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Battersea Morn

James McNeill Whistler

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a perspective from a shore looking across water towards a cityscape. The skyline of the city features pointed and dome-like structures. The sketch-like style uses sparse lines to create a sense of the city's silhouette with buildings, chimneys, and smokestacks. Boats are faintly visible on the water. The color palette is monochrome with a parchment background and dark pencil strokes.

Artwork Details

Date
1875
Medium
drypoint on laid paper
Dimensions
4847 × 3309 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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