James McNeill Whistler
Chelsea
1878-1879
Physical Qualities
Etching and drypoint, Sheet: 229 × 319 mm. (9 × 12 9/16 in.)
Plate: 135 × 207 mm. (5 5/16 × 8 1/8 in.)
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
1996.48.18105
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 in plate: lower right "[butterfly]"
Markings: Collector's stamp: verso "M.I. / LUCAS / COLLECTION" (Lugt 1695c) Blindstamp: The Printseller's Association (Lugt 2050)
