James McNeill Whistler
The Little Putney, No. 1
1879, published 1883
Physical Qualities
Etching and drypoint, Sheet: 135 × 209 mm. (5 5/16 × 8 1/4 in.)
Plate: 132 × 207 mm. (5 3/16 × 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
1996.48.18103
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]" Inscribed in pencil: verso, in Lucas' hand "146. Little Putney"
Markings: Collector's stamp: verso "M.I. / LUCAS / COLLECTION" (Lugt 1695c)
