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Description: | Unframed s. in plate with butterfly; c.r. CRE WHISTLER, James McNeill; (American; 1834-1903) This is a copper etching plate. Whistler frequently painted, drew or etched shopfronts, and the subject remained a favourite theme in his work throughout his career. He was also interested in the chiaroscuro effects of dark doorways contrasted with a bright exterior. Petticoat Lane is a street in London where a weekly market is still held. (See also GLAHA 46896/46902).
Birnie Philip Gift, 1935, not lendable. | License: | http://www.hmag.gla.ac.uk/spirit/rights/ | Publisher: | Hunterian Museum and Art Gallery, University of Glasgow | Rights holder: | Hunterian Museum and Art Gallery, University of Glasgow | Subjects: | STREETSCAPE : CHILDREN : SHOPFRONT : MIDDLESEX STREET : CANCELLED PLATE : WHISTLER CENTENARY : | Source: | Hunterian Museum | Creator: | Hunterian Museum and Art Gallery, University of Glasgow | Identifier: | http://www.huntsearch.gla.ac.uk/cgi-bin/... | Language: | en-GB | Go to resource |
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