Portret van Robert de Montesquion 1895

"Portret van Robert de Montesquion" is a drypoint etching by American artist James Abbott McNeill Whistler, created in 1895. The artwork depicts a man in a suit, standing with his hand on a cane. Whistler's use of drypoint, a technique that involves scratching into a metal plate, creates a distinctive texture on the surface of the print. This artwork, now part of the Rijksmuseum collection, captures Whistler's signature style, known for its atmospheric qualities and emphasis on tonal variations. Whistler, a pioneer of modern art, was known for his distinctive style and his commitment to aestheticism.