Long Venice

James McNeill Whistler

Cleveland Museum of Art

The image shows a sketch of a cityscape across a body of water, titled "Long Venice" by James McNeill Whistler. The sketch is drawn in black on a piece of aged paper with a rough, uneven edge and darker spots. The cityscape is across the water, with buildings of varying heights and architectural styles, some with arched windows and others with flat roofs. Several boats are in the water, with one large ship on the left side. The sky above is cloudy and gray, with lines suggesting movement. The water is calm, reflecting the buildings and boats. A small piece of paper with writing is at the bottom. The background behind the paper is plain and white.