Price's Candle-Works

James McNeill Whistler

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts an industrial and urban setting along a waterway. Various buildings, chimneys, and a distinctive arching bridge are visible. The sketch features minimal and linear brushstrokes outlining boats and buildings. The color palette is primarily sepia on a light beige surface. Boats with faintly indicated figures are close by, while industrial structures create a skyline in the distance. The background is a simple sky with sparse, sweeping lines to indicate clouds or movement.