James McNeill Whistler Auguste Delâtre

The artistic output documented under the names James McNeill Whistler and Auguste Delâtre focuses exclusively on printmaking, specifically etchings produced during a concentrated active period between 1857 and 1858. Auguste Delâtre, a highly respected Parisian printer, was integral to the technical realization and dissemination of many important 19th-century etchings, including this early group of graphic works by Whistler.

The importance of this brief period is attested to by the representation of 10 prints in museum collections globally. These works emphasize figure studies and urban scenes, demonstrating the fine detail and expressive line essential to the medium. Notable documented etchings include Annie, Little Arthur, En Plein Soleil, Fumette, and La Marchande de Moutarde.

Today, significant holdings of these early James McNeill Whistler Auguste Delâtre prints are preserved in major public institutions, most notably the National Gallery of Art. The preservation of these works ensures their continued accessibility. As key examples of 19th-century graphic art, many of these images are now accessible to the public domain, making high-quality prints and downloadable artwork available for academic study and appreciation.