James McNeill Whistler – Figures on a Beach

American artist James McNeill Whistler was a painter and printmaker famous for his moody tonal compositions and subtle color harmonies, Whistler challenged traditional art conventions and emphasized “art for art’s sake.” He once went so far as responding to a scathing review with legal action–typical of his flair for drama and defense of his aesthetic principle–and continued making art long after going bankrupt at 45.

His lithograph Figures on a Beach captures an ephemeral coastal scene with delicate, minimalist lines. This vintage lithograph blends technical precision with poetic subtlety, making it ideal as artistic wall decor, beach-inspired gallery art, or study space inspiration. It reflects Whistler’s fascination with everyday life filtered through mood, movement, and light.

Details:

• Artist: James McNeill Whistler
• Year: Unknown
• Size: 11”x14” frame with apx 3”x5.25” image cutout in custom matting
• Materials: 4-ply acid-free matboard with cream wood pulp fiber core; 120# Matte Cover Paper; Minimalist plastic frame with high quality glass front (an ideal blend for lightweight shipping and hanging with minimal glare!) 
• Museum reproduction sourced from the archives of The Clark Art Institute in Williamstown, MA
• Part of Clutterbutter’s core collection of hand-framed archival art prints