Axenfeld 1860

This etching, titled "Axenfeld" and created in 1860 by the American artist James Abbott McNeill Whistler, depicts a man in a seated pose. Whistler, known for his contributions to the Aesthetic Movement, employed a distinctive style characterized by loose, expressive lines and a focus on atmospheric effects. The simplified forms and tonal contrasts of the print create a sense of depth and a subdued yet captivating portrait. The subject, likely a friend or acquaintance of Whistler, appears to be lost in thought, suggesting a sense of introspection and quiet contemplation.