Accession Number1954/1.455
TitleFirelight
Artist(s)James Abbott McNeill WhistlerArtist NationalityAmerican (North American)Object Creation Date1896Medium & Supporttransfer lithograph on wove paperDimensions 11 1/8 in x 8 5/8 in (28.2 cm x 21.9 cm);11 1/8 in x 8 5/8 in (28.2 cm x 21.9 cm);22 1/16 in x 18 1/8 in (56 cm x 46 cm)
Credit LineBequest of Margaret Watson ParkerSubject matterThe portraits of Elizabeth Robins Pennell and her husband Joseph were drawn--one each time--during afternoon visits to the Pennell's house. The one of Elizabeth was in particular considered a success. Whistler's fascination with fire-lit subjects such as forges, furnaces, etc. is here extended to portraiture.
Physical DescriptionA woman seated in an armchair, facing towards the left, looks at the viewer. The background is dark but otherwise undescribed.
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Keywords
chairs (furniture forms)
seated