The Mast

James McNeill Whistler

Cleveland Museum of Art

The Mast by James McNeill Whistler: A sepia-toned etching depicting a city street scene. The scene shows a street with buildings on both sides. The buildings are multi-story with chimneys and windows. On the left side of the street, several people are sitting and standing. A tall pole with a rope and a decorative top stands in the center of the street. The background shows a continuation of the street with more buildings and people. The overall tone of the image is monochromatic with variations in shading. The artist's signature appears in the bottom-left corner. The image has a rectangular shape with a slightly darker border around the edges.