The Punt

James McNeill Whistler

National Gallery of Art

The image shows an etching of a riverside view, from the perspective of being on a boat. A man stands at the edge of the boat holding a long pole. The horizon is low with a line of trees. Some tall trees, possibly poplars, stand out. The etching uses a variety of line styles, including fine lines for the sky and bolder strokes for the man. The color palette is monochrome with shades of black ink on light beige or cream paper. The scene extends into the distance with more trees visible, casting reflections on the calm river surface blending into the sky.