Early Morning

James McNeill Whistler

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a river scene from an elevated perspective, with a wide expanse of water in view. The horizon is high in the composition, with faint outlines of buildings and structures interrupting the skyline. The brushstrokes are delicate and loose, creating a sense of softness and blending the elements in the scene. The color palette is limited to sepia and soft gray tones. Two figures are barely discernible near the viewer, adding a sense of scale and human presence to the waterscape.