1917 Print James Abbott McNeill Whistler Maritime Art Longshoremen Wharf XAC8
James Abbott McNeill Whistler
James Abbott McNeill Whistler (1834-1903) was a native of Lowell, Massachusetts, prior to relocating to France and London, England. He was most recognized for his paintings, murals, graphic art design, printmaking and mosaics. He favored impressionism, tonalism and luminism, and his works primarily centered on animals, portraits, architecture, coastal scenes, marine and nautical, seascapes, cityscapes, nude figures, landscapes and floral subjects. His art has been exhibited at the St. Louis WorldÕs Fair of 1904 (Louisiana Purchase Exposition), the 1913 Armory Show in New York, the Panama Pacific International Exhibition of 1915 in San Francisco, the WorldÕs Columbian Exposition of 1892-1893, the Grand Central Art Galleries of New York, the Art Institute of Chicago, the 1889 Exposition Universelle in Paris, the Paris Salons, the Museum of Modern Art in New York, the Copley Society of Boston, the National Academy of Design and the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts.
CONDITION
This 94+ year old Item is rated Near Mint / Very Fine. Light aging throughout. Light creasing. No natural defects. No surface rub. No tears. No water damage. Please note that there is print on the verso. Also, please note there are some letter press impressions on this print.
- Product Type: Original Halftone Print; Black / White
- Grade: Near Mint / Very Fine
- Dimensions: Approximately 8.75 x 6.5 inches; 22 x 17 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. Artist name printed on page - bottom right of image.
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.
Keywords specific to this image: Stevedore, Dockworker, Docker, Dock Labourer, Wharfie
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