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

 

M.1269
Butterfly

Artist: James McNeill Whistler
Date: 1890/1892
Collection: The Hunterian, University of Glasgow
Accession Number: GLAHA 46147
Medium: pen and purple ink
Support: cream laid paper, partial watermark of a crown over 'ORIGINA / FI'
Size: 6 7/8 x 4 5/16" (175 x 110 mm)
Signature: butterfly
Inscription: none

Butterfly

Description

Butterfly, The Hunterian
Butterfly, The Hunterian

The butterfly is derived from Whistler's monogram 'JW', with, in addition, a barbed tail, and trefoil backing. It is related to designs for Whistler 1892 [more] .

Last updated: 8th December 2020 by Margaret