Detail from The Canal, Amsterdam, 1889, James McNeill Whistler, The Hunterian, University of Glasgow

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M.0586
Soldier

Artist: James McNeill Whistler
Date: 1876
Collection: Glasgow University Library
Accession Number: Whistler W841
Medium: pencil
Support: cream laid paper, partial watermark '[ORI]GINAL / [TURK]EY MILL / [K]ENT'
Size: 7 1/6 x 4 5 16" (179 x 110 mm)
Signature: butterfly on menu
Inscription: 'Quenelles de Merlan - / Boeuf sallé froid - / Saucisses aux pommes - / Salade - / Biscuits à la crème / Patisserie / Café -'
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Soldier

Technique

Soldier, Glasgow University Library
Soldier, Glasgow University Library

The technique is not entirely consistent with Whistler's work. The style might have been affected by the large dinner, or the drawing may have been done by another diner.

Last updated: 13th February 2021 by Margaret