{"product_id":"fummette-james-mcneill-whistler","title":"Fummette - James McNeill Whistler","description":"\u003cp\u003eA portrait etching of Héloïse, known as Fummette, from Whistler's 1858 French Set. This work captures the sitter with delicate line work and psychological presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eFummette is an early etching by James McNeill Whistler, produced during his time in Paris. The subject is Héloïse, a model and milliner who was a familiar figure in the bohemian circles of the Latin Quarter. She was known by the nickname Fummette, a term derived from her fiery temperament. This print belongs to the Douze eaux-fortes d'après nature, commonly known as the French Set, which Whistler published in 1858.\n\nThe composition captures the sitter in a seated position, her hands resting in her lap. Whistler employs a delicate, economical line to define her form, allowing the white of the paper to suggest the volume of her skirt. The shading on her bodice and the suggestion of her hair are achieved through varied cross-hatching, demonstrating the artist's early mastery of the etching needle. The background remains largely unworked, a characteristic choice that directs the viewer's attention to the sitter's direct, contemplative gaze.\n\nThis work reflects the influence of the Realist movement, which prioritised the depiction of contemporary life and ordinary individuals over the idealised subjects favoured by the academic tradition. The plate was printed by Auguste Delâtre, whose name appears at the bottom of the print, indicating the collaborative nature of printmaking in the mid-nineteenth century. The plate shows signs of wear and deliberate plate tone, which adds a tactile quality to the impression. As a portrait, it avoids sentimentality, presenting the sitter with a sense of psychological presence. The work remains a significant example of Whistler's early graphic output, showing his transition from a student of the craft to an artist with a distinct personal style. It provides a glimpse into the artist's social environment during his formative years in France, documenting a specific individual within the artistic community of the period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/saint-jean-pied-de-port-odilon-redon\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eSaint-Jean-Pied-de-Port - Odilon Redon — Odilon Redon\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/view-of-frankfurt-hans-thoma\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eView of Frankfurt - Hans Thoma — Hans Thoma\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"James McNeill Whistler","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58175572902223,"sku":null,"price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58175822692687,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58175822725455,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58175822758223,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58175822790991,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58175822823759,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58175822856527,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58175822889295,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58175822922063,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58175822954831,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58175822987599,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58175823020367,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Fummette_Poster_CompositorV1_1783362010290.jpg?v=1783597404","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/products\/fummette-james-mcneill-whistler","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}