The Little Putney No. 1

James McNeill Whistler

Cleveland Museum of Art

The Little Putney No. 1 by James McNeill Whistler. A black and white sketch on beige paper. A bridge spans across a body of water that fills the lower half of the image. The bridge has a flat top, with a railing and short supports extending down to the water. The bridge connects to a land mass on the right side, where a church with a tall tower and other buildings are visible. The church and buildings are to the right of the bridge, with trees beside them. The water reflects the bridge and has several horizontal lines indicating movement. The image has a rough texture and appears to be an etching.