The Kitchen, from The French Set, 1858
James Abbott McNeill Whistlerexpand_more
Etching on Japanese paperexpand_more
Gift of Edith and Norman Garmezyexpand_more P.98.26.19
Not on Viewexpand_more
The French Set was James McNeill Whistler's first successful venture as a mature artist. The portfolio includes views from a sketching trip the young artist took through the Alsace and the Rhineland in late summer 1858. In its dramatic interplay between light and dark, The Kitchen is one of the most ambitious etchings in the set. This particular impression is printed on thin Japanese paper. Whistler treasured this beautiful paper, saved his supply for many years, and used it only sparingly.
Details
- Title
- The Kitchen, from The French Set
- Artist Life
- 1834–1903
- Role
- Artist
- Accession Number
- P.98.26.19
- Provenance
- Edith and Norman Garmezy, Edina, MN; C. & J. Goodfriend, New York, Collection of George Petitdidier
- Catalogue Raisonne
- Kennedy 24 ii/iii
- Curator Approved
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