Venice: Twelve etchings
James Abbott McNeill Whistler
1879 - 1880
Medium
etching
Dimensions
235; 302
About this artwork
ets en droge naald
Art Historical Context
James Abbott McNeill Whistler, leading figure in the Aesthetic movement, created *Venice: Twelve Etings* during his time in Venice from 1879 to 1880. Exiled to the city after financial ruin in London, Whistler captured its misty canals, bridges, and gondolas in this intimate series, commissioned by the Fine Art Society Printed on sheets measuring 235mm high by 302mm wide, these works reflect his philosophy of "art for art sake," prioritizing subtle harmony over narrative detail. Whistler's mastery shines in his etching and drypoint techniques—"ets en droge naald" in Dutch, denoting acid-bitte...