Detail from The Canal, Amsterdam, 1889, James McNeill Whistler, The Hunterian, University of Glasgow

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Green and Gold: A Shop in Calais

Technique

Green and Gold: A Shop in Calais, The Hunterian
Green and Gold: A Shop in Calais, The Hunterian

It is painted thinly in pale shades of yellow ochre and bottle green on a grey primed panel. The design was roughly outlined with a finely pointed brush. The half door is painted a little more thickly, with careful diagonal strokes. The subtle asymmetrical arrangement of geometrical shapes and the textured surfaces of gold and green are visually satisfying.

Conservation History

It is in a stable condition. 1

Frame

Green and Gold: A Shop in Calais, The Hunterian
Green and Gold: A Shop in Calais, The Hunterian
Green and Gold: A Shop in Calais, frame detail
Green and Gold: A Shop in Calais, frame detail

A Grau-style, 1890s, frame. 2

Notes:

1: Condition report by Clare Meredith, conservator, 21 May 2001, Hunterian files.

2: Dr S. L. Parkerson Day, Report on frames, 2017; see also Parkerson 2007 [more].

Last updated: 22nd October 2020 by Margaret