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James McNeill Whistler — Sketch of William E. Henley

James McNeill Whistler

Sketch of William E. Henley

1896

Portraying the influential Victorian editor and critic, this sketch demonstrates Whistler's skill in capturing intellectual character through bold, expressive lithographic techniques including stumping.

Medium
Transfer lithograph in black with stumping, on ivory laid paper
Dimensions

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James McNeill Whistler, Sketch of William E. Henley, 1896

Portraying the influential Victorian editor and critic, this sketch demonstrates Whistler's skill in capturing intellectual character through bold, expressive lithographic techniques including stumping.

Medium
Transfer lithograph in black with stumping, on ivory laid paper
Dimensions
17.2 x 13.2 cm
Year
1896
Seen at
Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago, IL

Related themes

Print, Monochrome, Small Scale, American, Late Nineteenth Century, Sketch, Transfer Lithograph, Refined, Paper, Man, Works on Paper, Portrait, Modern, Black and White

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Art Institute of Chicago, Cleveland Museum of Art