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Old Battersea Bridge

James McNeill Whistler

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts a view from below a bridge, looking up at it. The horizon is blocked by the bridge's structure, with faint outlines of buildings or structures in the distance. The sketch features precise line work, resembling architectural or impressionistic styles. The color scheme is monochrome, using shades of black and beige. Figures on the bridge are depicted engaged in various activities, and urban structures are hinted at beyond the bridge.

Artwork Details

Date
1879/1887
Medium
lithograph in black on wove paper
Dimensions
5103 × 3343 px
Public Domain
Yes
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