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James McNeill Whistler — Becquet
James McNeill Whistler

Becquet

1871

Part of Whistler's mastery in printmaking, this intimate portrait demonstrates his sophisticated use of etching and drypoint to create rich tonal variations and atmospheric effects.

Medium
etching and drypoint

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James McNeill Whistler, Becquet, 1871

Part of Whistler's mastery in printmaking, this intimate portrait demonstrates his sophisticated use of etching and drypoint to create rich tonal variations and atmospheric effects.

Medium
etching and drypoint
Year
1871
Seen at
Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland, OH

Related themes

Intimate, Monochrome, 19th Century, American, Classical, Etching, Refined, Portrait, Figurative, Drypoint

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Art Institute of Chicago, Cleveland Museum of Art