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Tilbury

James McNeill Whistler

National Gallery of Art

The image shows an etching of a harbor scene viewed from a slightly elevated angle. The scene includes water, docks, buildings, ship masts, boats with figures, larger anchored ships, and distant structures. The lines are sketchy and light, with minimal detailing. The color palette is mainly beige and dark ink. The background features swirls and cloud-like shapes.

Artwork Details

Date
1887
Medium
etching and drypoint on laid paper
Dimensions
5225 × 2518 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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Palette