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Nocturne

ca. 1879
19th century
201 x 296 mm (7.9 x 11.7 in.)

James McNeill Whistler, American, (1834–1903)

Object Type: print

Medium and Support: Etching printed from cancelled plate on laid paper

State: Fifth of five states, from cancelled plate

Print impression quality: Very good

Series: from set of twelve etchings Venice, Whistler, Twelve Etchings (The First Venice Set)

Edition: Cancellation proof made from a cancelled plate which earlier had been used (uncancelled) to print an etching from the set "Venice. Whistler, Twelve Etchings," known as the "First Venice Set," published by the Fine Art Society, London, 1880

Marks: Unsigned; inscribed in pencil on mat: “with my compliments, McW 1917”

Bibliography: Kennedy 184 v/v.

Credit Line: Gift of George W. Davison (BA Wesleyan 1892), 1947

Accession Number: 1947.D1.292.1

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cancellation proofs*, Italy*, marine views*, print states, Venice*

cancellation proofs - Impressions made from a printing element that has been defaced after completion of an edition.
Italy - TGN 1000080
marine views - Use For Term
print states
Venice - TGN 7018159 (standard English name used here for this well-known city)

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plate Dimensions: 201 x 296 mm (7.9 x 11.7 in.)

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James McNeill Whistler, American, (1834–1903) . Nocturne, ca. 1879. From Venice, Whistler, Twelve Etchings (The First Venice Set). Etching printed from cancelled plate on laid paper. Fifth of five states, from cancelled plate. plate : 201 x 296 mm (7.9 x 11.7 in.). DAC accession number 1947.D1.292.1. Gift of George W. Davison (BA Wesleyan 1892), 1947. Open Access Image from the Davison Art Center, Wesleyan University (photo: T. Rodriguez) .

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