1911 Print James Abbott McNeill Whistler Oil Paint Art Portrait Lady Sophie XAE7

This is an original 1911 halftone print of an oil painting by American artist James Abbott McNeill Whistler titled, "Rose and Gold Little Lady Sophie of Soho." The original artwork had been in the possession of Charles L. Freer.

James Abbott McNeill Whistler

James Abbott McNeill Whistler (1834-1903) was a native of Lowell, Massachusetts, prior to relocating to London and France. Whistler was known for his paintings, graphic art design, mosaics, Chiaroscuro, printmaking and Plein Air Painting, as well as his tonalism, luminism and impressionism styles. His works primarily centered on figures, floral and botanical, nudes, townscapes, coastal and beach views, architecture, portraits, seascapes, animals, genre and marine and nautical subjects. WhistlerÕs art has been exhibited at the 1913 Armory Show in New York, the 1889 Exposition Universelle in Paris, the Museum of Modern Art in New York, the 1892-1893 WorldÕs Columbian Exposition (Chicago WorldÕs Fair), the 1915 Panama Pacific International Exhibition in San Francisco, the National Academy of Design, the Louisiana Purchase Exposition of 1904 (St. Louis WorldÕs Fair), the Paris Salons, the Copley Society of Boston, the Art Institute of Chicago and the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts.

CONDITION

This 100+ year old Item is rated Near Mint / Very Fine. Light aging throughout. Light wrinkling. No natural defects. No surface rub. No tears. No water damage. Please note there is light creasing on this print.

• Product Type: Original Halftone Print; Black / White
• Grade: Near Mint / Very Fine
• Dimensions: Approximately 4.5 x 5.5 inches; 11 x 14 cm
• Authentication: Serial-Numbered Certificate of Authenticity w/ Full Provenance
• Protection: Packaged in a custom archival sleeve with an acid-free black board (great for display, gift-giving, and preservation)

This piece was illustrated by Whistler, James Abbott McNeill. There is no visible artist signature.

Whistler, James Abbott McNeill

James Whistler (1834-1903) was an American painter based in London, England, who prided himself in creating harmony within his works. His portraits are most well-known, with Arrangement in Grey and Black no. 1 (commonly known as Whistler's Mother) being his most famous piece. His impressive landscapes with overarching themes have led him to be known as the father of Tonalism, and he influenced artists on both sides of the Atlantic. He was a close personal friend of Oscar Wilde for many years until a misunderstanding deteriorated their relationship. Wilde, in a bout of spiteful vindictiveness, later wrote the fantastical Portrait of Dorian Grey based on Whistler.

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