WHISTLER, James Abbott McNeill
American (1834 – 1903)
Mother and Child, No.1, 1891 and 1895
Way 80; Levy 119; Chicago 51 ii/ii. Lithograph on laid paper, full margins. Edition of 33 lifetime impressions and 26 printed by Goulding in 1904.
7 3/8 × 7 5/8 inches | 18.7 x 19.4 cm
This very rare lithograph is probably a portrayal of Rose Pettigrew and one of her two daughters. It presents a quiet, intimate scene of a mother who gazes affectionately at her daughter. The theme of mother and child was a recurring one in Whistler’s works, reflecting his interest in quiet domestic moments and relationships. As in other Whistler lithographs that emphasize simplicity and economy of line, the figures are rendered with delicate, fluid lines that define form without heavy detail, creating a sense of softness and intimacy.
Museum Collections:
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
The British Museum