The Little Mast

James McNeill Whistler

Cleveland Museum of Art

A black and white sketch of a street scene titled "The Little Mast" by James McNeill Whistler. The scene depicts a street with a tall pole standing in the center, with a rope extending from the top of the pole to the left. On the left side of the image is a multi-story building with balconies. People are walking on the street. In the background, there are several boats and a cloudy sky. The image is drawn in a sketchy style with many lines and shading. The overall atmosphere suggests a busy and active waterfront area.