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James McNeill Whistler — Nocturne
James McNeill Whistler

Nocturne

1878

Among Whistler's most celebrated lithographic works, this piece demonstrates his revolutionary approach to printmaking, using innovative techniques to achieve painterly effects that evoke the mysterious beauty of twilight.

Medium
Lithotint, in black ink, from a prepared half-tint ground, with scraping, on off-white plate paper
Dimensions
Spotted At
Museum · Art Institute of Chicago

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James McNeill Whistler, Nocturne, 1878

Among Whistler's most celebrated lithographic works, this piece demonstrates his revolutionary approach to printmaking, using innovative techniques to achieve painterly effects that evoke the mysterious beauty of twilight.

Medium
Lithotint, in black ink, from a prepared half-tint ground, with scraping, on off-white plate paper
Dimensions
17.3 x 26.5 cm
Year
1878
Seen at
Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago, IL

Related themes

Print, Monochrome, Atmospheric, Lithotint, 19th Century, American, Aesthetic Movement, Moody, Night, Nocturne

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Art Institute of Chicago, Cleveland Museum of Art