James McNeill Whistler and The Fine Art Society
Astruc, a Literary Man
1859, published 1879
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- Artist: James McNeill Whistler
- Publisher: The Fine Art Society
Astruc, a Literary Man
1859, published 1879
Physical Qualities
Drypoint, Sheet: 294 × 190 mm. (11 9/16 × 7 1/2 in.)
Plate: 225 × 151 mm. (8 7/8 × 5 15/16 in.)
Portfolio/Series
From the series "Cancelled Plates"
Credit Line
The George A. Lucas Collection, purchased with funds from the State of Maryland, Laurence and Stella Bendann Fund, and contributions from individuals, foundations, and corporations throughout the Baltimore community
Object Number
1996.48.9117
The Baltimore Museum of Art by purchase, 1996; The Maryland Institute College of Art,
through Henry Walters, Baltimore, by bequest 1909; from George A. Lucas, Paris
through Henry Walters, Baltimore, by bequest 1909; from George A. Lucas, Paris
Inscribed: Signed and dated in plate: lower left "Whistler 1859"
Markings: Collector's stamp: verso "M.I. / LUCAS / COLLECTION" (Lugt 1695c)
