Portrait of the Artist (1859)

Whistler, James Abbott McNeill (1834-1903)

Portrait of the Artist
1859
Etching and drypoint on paper, 22.5 x 14.8 cm
Victoria and Albert MuseumLondon

Self-portrait etching by James Abbott McNeill Whistler. Signed and dated 1859. The artist depicts himself full-face, bust-length, staring intently and wearing a broad hat. (V&A)