“Tatting” by James McNeill Whistler (1874) is a public-domain (CC0) artwork, free to view, download and reuse for any purpose. It is catalogued from the open collection of Art Institute of Chicago.

Tatting

Tatting

TitleTatting
ArtistJames McNeill Whistler American, 1834-1903
Date1874 19th century
MediumEtching with foul biting in black ink on cream Japanese paper
Classificationetching
OriginUnited States United States
Holding institutionArt Institute of Chicago
Credit lineJohn H. Wrenn Memorial Collection
RightsPublic domain (CC0)

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“Tatting” is a work by James McNeill Whistler American, 1834-1903, dated 1874. It is executed in etching with foul biting in black ink on cream japanese paper and classified as etching. This work is in the public domain (CC0), so the image may be downloaded and reused for any purpose without permission (see the licence note below).

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Updated 2026-09-05