The Etchings of James McNeill Whistler
This five-year project will explore the creative processes of the American-born artist, James McNeill Whistler (1834-1903), as an etcher and printer. A major figure in 19th century printmaking, he created over 460 etchings. The evolution of each etching from the copperplate through different states to the final print will be investigated, and fully illustrated.
The project will be based on three major collections: the artist's estate in the University of Glasgow, the Art Institute of Chicago and the Freer Gallery of Art, Washington, DC. It will extend to cover prints and the print market, and etchings in public and important private collections.
The Whistler Etchings Project is funded by the University of Glasgow and a major Research Grant from the Arts and Humanities Research Council.
