James McNeill Whistler
1834–1903 · American · 30 artworks
RealismJaponismImpressionismTonalismAestheticismLimited color palettesTonal harmonyNocturnesInfluence of Japanese aestheticsEmphasis on composition
artist bio
James McNeill Whistler was an American artist active during the late 19th century, primarily in Britain. He is known for his subtle, tonalist landscapes and portraits, and for his belief in 'art for art's sake,' emphasizing aesthetic harmony over narrative content.
what you'll learn
Studying Whistler's work allows students to explore the use of limited color palettes to create mood and atmosphere, and to understand the influence of Japanese art on Western painting. Students can also learn about the concept of 'art for art's sake' and its impact on artistic expression.
related: Claude Monet, Edgar Degas, Gustave Courbet
30 artworks
Crepuscule in Opal Trouville
1865
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Caprice in Purple and Gold: The Golden Screen
1864
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The Chelsea Girl
1884
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The Kitchen
1858
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The Sea
1865
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Blue and Orange: The Sweet Shop
1884
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Nocturne in Blue and Silver, The Lagoon, Venice
1880
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Off the Dutch Coast
1887
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The Priests Lodging - Dieppe
1897
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Arrangement in Grey Portrait of Master Stephen Manuel
1885
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The Princess from the Land of Porcelain (Sketch for Rose and Silver)
1864
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Note in Blue and Opal
1884
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Red and Black
1884
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Nocturne in Grey and Gold: Chelsea Snow
1876
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Battersea Reach
1863
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Whistler in his studio
1865
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Harmony in Green and Rose: The Music Room
1861
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Chelsea Shops
1885
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Purple and Rose: The Lang Leizen of the Six Marks
1864
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The Staircase Note in Red
1880
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Blue and Silver Trouville
1865
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Arrangement in Pink, Red and Purple
1884
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Symphony in Grey and Green: The Ocean
1872
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The Last of Old Westminster
1862
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Corte del Paradiso
1880
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The Japanese Dress
1890
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Pink Note: Shelling Peas
1884
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The Shop - An Exterior
1885
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Blue and Silver - The Blue Wave Biarritz
1862
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Courtyard and Canal
1880
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