The Little Rotherhithe

James McNeill Whistler

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a busy harbor scene with various vessels on the water. The view is from an elevated position, capturing sailboats with high masts. The scene is depicted using delicate linear strokes, creating textures for the boats and water. The color palette is primarily sepia tones. Some boats are close by with figures onboard, while more ships are seen further out. In the distance, buildings and a narrowing waterway create a bustling backdrop against the sky.