{"product_id":"en-plein-soleil-james-mcneill-whistler","title":"En Plein Soleil - James McNeill Whistler","description":"\u003cp\u003eA delicate etching by James McNeill Whistler from his 1858 French Set, depicting a woman resting under a parasol in an open field.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eEn Plein Soleil is a notable etching from the series Twelve Etchings from Nature, often referred to as the French Set. Produced during the early stage of Whistler's career, this work demonstrates his technical proficiency with the copper plate and his interest in capturing transient moments of daily life. The subject is a woman seated in an open field, shielded from the sun by a parasol. Whistler employs a series of varied lines to define the textures of the grass, the fabric of the woman's shawl, and the delicate structure of the parasol. The composition is sparse, allowing the negative space of the paper to suggest the bright, open atmosphere of a summer day.\n\nWhistler worked closely with the printer Auguste Delâtre in Paris to achieve the specific tonal qualities seen in these early impressions. The etching reflects the artist's focus on direct observation, a practice he maintained throughout his career. By choosing a quiet, domestic scene rather than a grand historical or mythological subject, Whistler aligns himself with the realist tendencies of his contemporaries. The work is signed in the plate, and the lower margin includes the address of the printer, Delâtre, which was a common practice for this series. This print offers a clear view into the development of Whistler's graphic style, showing his ability to convey form and light through economical mark-making. It remains a representative example of his early printmaking efforts, which helped establish his reputation in the London and Paris art circles of the mid-nineteenth century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/ruiter-te-paard-met-een-driekantensteek-john-lewis-brown\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eRuiter te paard met een driekantensteek - John Lewis Brown — John Lewis Brown\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/olympia-edouard-manet\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eOlympia - Édouard Manet — Édouard Manet\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"James McNeill Whistler","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58101806072143,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58101806629199,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58101806661967,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58101806694735,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58101806727503,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/En-Plein-Soleil_Poster_CompositorV1_1782868686797.jpg?v=1782868850","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/products\/en-plein-soleil-james-mcneill-whistler","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}