Astruc, Editor of ‘L’ Artiste’ 1859

"Astruc, Editor of ‘L’ Artiste’" is an etching by American artist James Abbott McNeill Whistler, created in 1859. It depicts a portrait of Émile Astruc, a French art critic and writer, in a simple, yet expressive manner. Whistler’s masterful use of lines and hatching gives the artwork a sense of depth and texture, while the subject's gaze and pose convey a contemplative air. The etching is a testament to Whistler's early mastery of the medium and his interest in capturing the essence of his subjects.