Boston Public LibraryJames McNeill Whistler (1834-1903). Lithographs, Etchings, and Drawings / American Artists
Riault, the engraver
Item Information
- Title:
- Riault, the engraver
- Title (alt.) :
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Riault
- Description:
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A three-quarter length portrait of an elderly man, bearded and somewhat bald. He sits at the left of a workman's table, upon which, on a pad, rests a wood block which he holds in place with his left hand while he engraves upon it with his right. Upon the table are four burins. In the background, at the right, is a framed picture. There is shading at the left of the engraver's right shoulder and between his figure and the table. Near the right lower corner, "Whistler, 1860."
- Artist:
- Whistler, James McNeill, 1834-1903
- Name on Item:
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Whistler
- Date:
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1860
- Format:
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Prints
- Genre:
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Drypoints
Portrait prints
Cancellation proofs
- Location:
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Boston Public Library
Arts Department - Collection (local):
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James McNeill Whistler (1834-1903). Lithographs, Etchings, and Drawings
- Subjects:
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Engravers
- Extent:
- 1 print : drypoint ; plate mark 23 x 15 cm
- Permalink:
- https://ark.digitalcommonwealth.org/ark:/50959/3r076m11v
- Terms of Use:
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No known copyright restrictions.
No known restrictions on use.
- Notes (date):
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Date from item.
- Notes (citation):
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Kennedy, Edward G. (Edward Guthrie). "The etched work of Whistler ; compiled, arranged and described by Edward G. Kennedy, with an introduction by Royal Cortissoz." Alan Wofsy Fine Arts, 1978, San Francisco.
- Notes:
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Title from catalogue raisonné.
Alternative title from item.
Kennedy: K. 65
Additional information accompanying item: Included in "Etchings by J. M. Whistler from the cancelled plates."
- Notes (object):
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From an impression from the cancelled plate.
- Identifier:
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17_14_000068
- Barcode:
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36666000099230
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