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Trial Sketch: Grand Rue, Dieppe

James McNeill Whistler

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts a city scene from an aerial viewpoint. The buildings are sketched lightly with minimal detail in an impressionistic style. There is a lack of a distinct horizon line, focusing more on the middle structures. Small elements like trees or shadows are indicated with dots and lines. The color scheme is monochromatic with shades of gray against a warm-toned background. The scene loses detail in the distance, creating an atmospheric perspective.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1891
Medium
lithograph in black on wove paper
Dimensions
4802 × 2975 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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