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London Bridge

James McNeill Whistler

National Gallery of Art

The image shows an arching bridge spanning horizontally. People are walking on the bridge with goods. In the background, there are buildings and docks. On the water, there is a rowboat and a larger vessel. The artwork uses fine lines with shading, creating forms. The color scheme is sepia and black.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1875
Medium
drypoint on laid paper
Dimensions
4950 × 3360 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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