The Boy in a Cloak
James Abbott McNeill Whistler (1834 – 1903)
Explore James Abbott McNeill Whistler (1834-1903): American artist of Tonalism & Aestheticism. Discover 'Whistler's Mother,' nocturnes, portraits & his 'art for art's sake' philosophy.
About this artwork
- Title: The Boy in a Cloak
- Artist: James Abbott McNeill Whistler
- Format: Portrait
- Copyright status: Public domain
- Period: 19th Century
- Corpus context: art , aestheticism
- Main color: Espresso
- Purpose: Statement
- Keywords: black and white art , art for art's sake , serious portrait art
- Color intensity: Monochromatic
Quick Facts
- Influences: Hudson River School
- Movement: Aestheticism
- Year: 1871
- Notable elements: Two cats, serious gaze
- Title: The Boy in a Cloak
- Medium: Oil on canvas
- Location: Private Collection

