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Little Venice

James McNeill Whistler

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts a cityscape across a body of water. The style is reminiscent of an etching or ink drawing with fine lines and minimal details. The color scheme is monochromatic, using black ink on a cream background. In the foreground, there are vertical posts in the water, leading the eye towards the distant city with small boats and buildings visible against the water.

Artwork Details

Date
1880
Medium
etching on laid paper
Dimensions
4613 × 3410 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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