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James McNeill Whistler — Twelve Etchings from Nature:  La Marchande de Moutarde
James McNeill Whistler

Twelve Etchings from Nature: La Marchande de Moutarde

1858

"La Marchande de Moutarde" is an etching by James McNeill Whistler from his series "Twelve Etchings from Nature," which documents everyday scenes from Venice and other locations observed during his travels. The work depicts a street vendor selling mustard, capturing a fleeting moment of urban life with Whistler's characteristically delicate line work and atmospheric effects. This piece exemplifies Whistler's mastery of the etching medium and his interest in recording informal subjects with artistic refinement.

Medium
etching

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James McNeill Whistler, Twelve Etchings from Nature: La Marchande de Moutarde, 1858

"La Marchande de Moutarde" is an etching by James McNeill Whistler from his series "Twelve Etchings from Nature," which documents everyday scenes from Venice and other locations observed during his travels. The work depicts a street vendor selling mustard, capturing a fleeting moment of urban life with Whistler's characteristically delicate line work and atmospheric effects. This piece exemplifies Whistler's mastery of the etching medium and his interest in recording informal subjects with artistic refinement.

Medium
etching
Year
1858
Seen at
Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland, OH

Related themes

Nostalgic, Figure Study, 19th Century, Etching, Street Vendor, Printmaking, American Artist, Everyday Life, Realism, Urban Scene

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Art Institute of Chicago, Cleveland Museum of Art