{"product_id":"the-little-rose-of-lyme-regis-james-mcneill-whistler","title":"The Little Rose of Lyme Regis - James McNeill Whistler","description":"\u003cp\u003eA portrait of Rose Pettigrew by James McNeill Whistler, painted in 1895, featuring a muted colour palette and a contemplative, atmospheric composition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePainted in 1895, The Little Rose of Lyme Regis is a portrait by James McNeill Whistler. The subject is a young girl named Rose Pettigrew, whom the artist encountered during his stay in the coastal town of Lyme Regis, Dorset. Whistler was drawn to the girl, and he produced several studies of her during this period. This particular work demonstrates his interest in tonal harmony and the reduction of form to essential elements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition is spare, focusing entirely on the figure of the girl against a dark, atmospheric background. Whistler employs a limited palette, dominated by the deep red of the girl's dress and the muted, shadowy tones surrounding her. The brushwork is soft, avoiding hard edges to create a sense of quiet presence. The girl's expression is direct, yet contemplative, capturing a moment of stillness that was characteristic of Whistler's later portraiture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis painting reflects the artist's move away from the detailed realism of his earlier career toward a more subjective, atmospheric approach. By focusing on the interplay of colour and light, Whistler creates a mood rather than a literal depiction. The work is part of a series of portraits he produced in the 1890s, often using his models to explore specific colour arrangements. The painting is currently held in the collection of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. It remains a clear example of his ability to imbue a simple portrait with a sense of mystery and psychological depth through minimal means.\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=\"\/sv\/products\/portrait-of-charles-i-of-england-anthony-van-dyck\" 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;\"\u003ePortrait of Charles I of England - Anthony van Dyck — Anthony van Dyck\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/sv\/products\/apotheosis-of-hercules-giovanni-domenico-tiepolo\" 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;\"\u003eApotheosis of Hercules - Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo — Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo\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":58830069334351,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58830069858639,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58830069891407,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58830069924175,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58830069956943,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/The-Little-Rose-of-Lyme-Regis_Poster_CompositorV1_1789904265385.jpg?v=1789904386","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/sv\/products\/the-little-rose-of-lyme-regis-james-mcneill-whistler","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}