Lot 99: James Abott McNeil Whistler by Thomas Robert Way

Featured lot is a colored lithograph by Thomas Robert Way originally painted by James Abott McNeil Whistler of Maud Franklin portrait. Way was Whistler's main lithographer in the 19th century. Maud Franklin was whistlers model and domestic partner at the time. Approx 19.5" x 15.5" including the oak frame its contained in. Condition is good see photos. Late 19th century with a folk art feel.Ê Thomas Robert Way (British, 1862-1913), After James Abbott McNeill Whistler (American, 1834-1903) Portrait of Maud Franklin, published by the Pastel Publishing Co., London. Signed "T.R.Way" in pencil l.c., identified within the matrix and on a label from Kennedy & Co., New York, affixed to the backing. Color lithograph on paper, sheet size 12 1/2 x 8 1/2 in. (31.5 x 21.5 cm), framed. N.B. The composition is based on Whistler's oil portrait of Maud Franklin c. 1872-73, currently in the collection of the Harvard Art Museums, Cambridge, Massachusetts. Ê