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James McNeill Whistler

National Gallery of Art

The image is an etching of a riverscape. The horizon is in the center, with buildings and industrial structures like chimneys on the left and a bridge on the right. A sailboat with dark sails is in the middle, accompanied by faint lines indicating figures in a small boat. The lines are light and sparse, creating a sketch-like quality with more defined strokes around the sailboat and chimneys. The color palette is subdued, with natural tones and black lines for a tranquil and simple look.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1875
Medium
drypoint on laid paper
Dimensions
4757 × 3236 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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