Speke Hall, No.2

James McNeill Whistler

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a row of traditional-style houses with intricate detailing in a fine etching technique. The buildings have a Tudor style with gabled roofs and chimneys. The coloring is monochromatic with delicate contrast between dark lines and a light background. Trees are depicted with minimal details on the right, and there is an indistinct area indicating a pathway or garden at the base of the buildings.