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Twelve Etchings from Nature: En Plein Soleil, 1858. Creator: James McNeill Whistler (American
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Twelve Etchings from Nature: En Plein Soleil, 1858. Creator: James McNeill Whistler (American
Twelve Etchings from Nature: En Plein Soleil, 1858. En plein air typifies the taste for French art and for the practice of executing landscapes out of doors. Whistler referred to the Twelve Etchings from Nature as the " French Set, " so-called because the chief sources of inspiration were to be found in the avant-garde French art of the day. Working from a low vantage point, Whistler placed his model on the crest of a hill with a distant town and poplar tree behind her. The bright play of sun on her face, the veiled half-shadow cast by the parasol, the wind-whipped fringe and grasses all contribute to the immediacy of the scene and to the artists developing powers to capture nuances of his subject
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1834 1903 Etching On Chine Collé James Mcneill Whistler James Mcneill Whistler American Tonalism
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This print titled "Twelve Etchings from Nature: En Plein Soleil, 1858" by James McNeill Whistler showcases the artist's exceptional talent in capturing landscapes en plein air. Whistler, an American painter influenced by French art, referred to this collection as the "French Set" drawing inspiration from avant-garde French artists of his time. In this particular etching, Whistler skillfully portrays a model positioned on top of a hill with a picturesque town and a majestic poplar tree in the background. The scene is bathed in radiant sunlight that beautifully illuminates the model's face while casting delicate shadows through her parasol. The wind-whipped fringe and grasses add movement and vitality to the composition. Whistler's ability to capture these subtle nuances demonstrates his growing mastery as an artist. His low vantage point allows viewers to immerse themselves in the immediacy of the moment, almost feeling the warmth of sunlight on their own skin. This print belongs to Heritage Art/Heritage Images' collection and is housed at The Cleveland Museum of Art. It represents not only Whistler's unique tonalist style but also reflects America's rich artistic heritage during the 19th century.
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