The Pool

James McNeill Whistler

Cleveland Museum of Art

The Pool by James McNeill Whistler depicts a black and white harbor scene. A man sits on a boat in the foreground, facing right. The boat has a pile of fishing nets. A pole with a chain extends from the boat into the water. Several boats are moored along a dock in the midground, some with piles of fishing nets. A large ship with three masts is on the right. Buildings line the harbor in the background. The image is a sketchy drawing with many lines.