James McNeill Whistler and The Fine Art Society
Reading a Book
1873-1874, published 1879
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- Artist: James McNeill Whistler
- Publisher: The Fine Art Society
Reading a Book
1873-1874, published 1879
Physical Qualities
Drypoint, Sheet: 233 × 162 mm. (9 3/16 × 6 3/8 in.)
Plate: 125 × 76 mm. (4 15/16 × 3 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
1996.48.9118
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: middle left "[butterfly]"
Markings: Collector's stamp: verso "M.I. / LUCAS / COLLECTION" (Lugt 1695c)
