

Blue and Silver—The Islands, Venice (1879-1880)
James Abbott McNeill Whistler1879-1880 · Landscape · Public domain
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Provenance and rights
- Rights
- Public domain (artist died 1903)
Specifications
- Year
- 1879-1880
- Nationality / school
- American
- Lifespan
- 1834–1903
About the artwork
James Abbott McNeill Whistler is the artist behind "Blue and Silver—The Islands, Venice", dated 1879-1880. Context for 1879-1880: In the 1890s, colour lithography and Art Nouveau made the illustrated poster a celebrated art form. The later nineteenth century is the era of Impressionism, whose first group exhibition was held in Paris in 1874, followed by Post-Impressionism, Symbolism, and the Arts and Crafts movement. The format is landscape.
"Blue and Silver—The Islands, Venice" is shown in the onlly.art catalogue for reference and browsing. A landscape format suits wide, low wall spaces such as the stretch above a bed, mantel, or sideboard. Browsing works by the same artist, or from the same period, is a good way to compare styles before choosing what suits your space.
About the artist
American, 1834–1903
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