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Nocturne

James McNeill Whistler

Cleveland Museum of Art

Black and white etching of a body of water with a ship on the left and a city skyline on the right. The ship has three masts and is dark in color. The city has several buildings, including a tall tower or spire. The water is calm, reflecting the ship and buildings. The sky above is cloudy and gray. The overall tone of the image is dark and muted, with shades of gray and black dominating the scene. The image is titled "Nocturne" and was created by James McNeill Whistler.

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1263 × 863 px
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