Bidspirit auction | JAMES WHISTLER AMERICAN SEASCAPE OIL


JAMES WHISTLER AMERICAN SEASCAPE OIL PAINTING - James Abbot McNeill Whistler, American, 1834 to 1903, an oil on board painting depicting a Seascape. Housed in a gilt wood and gesso frame ornate with floral motifs and bears a metal nameplate below. Note: Born in Lowell, Massachusetts, James Whistler became one of the most influential late 19th-century American painters and etchers, although he lived primarily in England. He worked in a wide variety of styles that included Impressionism, Symbolism, and Art Nouveau. He was especially influential in the Tonalist movement and was a catalyst for those who wanted to break away from prescribed academic methods, credited with being the first American modernist to influence European art. One of a kind artwork. American Paintings, Antique Fine Art And Wall Decor Collectibles. Dimensions Frame 12 1/4 x 13 3/4 in. Image 5 3/4 x 7 in. All measurements are approximate. Condition Overall good vintage condition. Signs of age and wear. Refer to photos. Sold As Is.