Old Putney Bridge

James McNeill Whistler

Cleveland Museum of Art

Old Putney Bridge by James McNeill Whistler. A bridge with multiple piers in the water, with people and a railing on top. A boat sits under one side. In the foreground, two people sit on a boat. The background shows trees and a light sky. The image is a sepia-toned drawing with lines and shading. The bridge has a flat top and appears to be made of wood. The people on the bridge are small and not clearly detailed. The two people in the foreground boat wear old-fashioned clothing and a hat. The overall scene depicts a calm river or lake with a bridge and boats.