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James McNeill Whistler — The Trial Sermon, Joanna Douglas at Her Desk
James McNeill Whistler

The Trial Sermon, Joanna Douglas at Her Desk

1862

Rare example of Whistler's work in wood engraving combines his artistic vision with commercial printing techniques in this portrait commission.

Medium
wood engraving and letterpress

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James McNeill Whistler, The Trial Sermon, Joanna Douglas at Her Desk, 1862

Rare example of Whistler's work in wood engraving combines his artistic vision with commercial printing techniques in this portrait commission.

Medium
wood engraving and letterpress
Year
1862
Seen at
Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland, OH

Related themes

Nineteenth Century, Figure, American, Classical, Wood Engraving, Literary, Interior, Detailed, Portrait, Black and White

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Art Institute of Chicago, Cleveland Museum of Art