Portret van Joseph Pennell

Portret van Joseph Pennell by James Abbott McNeill Whistler

Medium

lithography

Dimensions

205; 332

About this artwork

collector's mark: Lugt 2228

Art Historical Context

James Abbott McNeill Whistler the renowned 19th-century artist celebrated for his "art for's sake" philosophy and subtle tonal harmonies, created *Portret van Joseph Penn* in 1896. This intimate lithograph portrays Joseph Pennell, a fellow American artist, etcher, and critic who shared Whistler's passion for printmaking. At 332mm by 205mm, the work exemplifies Whistler's late-career mastery, capturing Pennell's likeness with elegant restraint during a period when Whistler was deeply engaged in Venice and London exhibitions. Lithography, Whistler's favored medium here, allowed for fluid, paint...

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