Arrangement in Flesh Colour and Black: Portrait of Theodore Duret

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'''Arrangement in Flesh Colour and Black: Portrait of Theodore Duret''' is a painting by the American-born artist James Abbott McNeill Whistler, completed in 1883. This work is a full-length portrait of Théodore Duret, a prominent French art critic and one of Whistler's staunchest supporters. The painting is one of several in Whistler's oeuvre that reflect his aesthetic approach to art, emphasizing the harmony of color and form over the narrative or the sitter's social status.

The portrait is executed in Whistler's signature style, which was heavily influenced by his interest in tonal harmony and the art of the Japanese print. It features Duret in an elegant pose, dressed in evening attire that includes a black coat and trousers with a white shirt and tie, set against a nuanced background of muted flesh tones. The composition's color scheme is a direct reference to the title, which, like many of Whistler's works, follows his practice of giving paintings musical titles to underscore the primacy of tonal arrangement.

Whistler's relationship with Duret was significant in the context of the Parisian art scene of the late 19th century. Duret was an early advocate of the Impressionists and also wrote the first monograph on Whistler, helping to establish the artist's reputation in Europe. The portrait is thus not only an artistic creation but also a testament to the mutual respect and friendship between the artist and his subject.

''Arrangement in Flesh Colour and Black: Portrait of Theodore Duret'' is part of Whistler's broader project of challenging the traditional expectations of portraiture. The painting eschews a detailed depiction of Duret's achievements or character, focusing instead on the aesthetic experience of form and color. This approach aligns with Whistler's famous "art for art's sake" philosophy, which advocated for the autonomy of art from moral or didactic purposes.

Today, the painting is held in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, where it continues to be studied and appreciated as an important example of Whistler's innovative contributions to modern art.

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