The forge

The forge

Item Information

Title:
The forge
Description:
A blacksmith is standing before the forge. Back of him stand two helpers. In the background, at the left, is the face of a woman; at the right, are a man, woman, and child.
Artist:
Whistler, James McNeill, 1834-1903
Name on Item:
Whistler
Date:
1861
Format:
Prints
Genre:
Drypoints
Location:
Boston Public Library
Arts Department
Collection (local):
James McNeill Whistler (1834-1903). Lithographs, Etchings, and Drawings
Subjects:
Blacksmiths
Blacksmithing
Forge shops
Extent:
1 print : drypoint ; plate mark 20 x 32 cm
Permalink:
https://ark.digitalcommonwealth.org/ark:/50959/3r076m990
Terms of Use:
No known copyright restrictions.
No known restrictions on use.
Notes:
Title from catalogue raisonné.
Kennedy: K. 68
Handwritten on item: "One of sixteen etchings" (Thames set)
Notes (date):
Date from item.
Notes (citation):
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 (object):
Fourth state of four.
The fine work is much worn, but concealed somewhat by manipulation of the ink. The white spot behind the blacksmith's head is covered with fine lines.
Identifier:
17_14_000193
W. 1198 (no longer used)
Barcode:
36666000188652