Old Battersea Bridge

James McNeill Whistler

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts a bridge seen from below, emphasizing its structure and supports. The horizon is blocked by the bridge, with a tree and distant buildings visible to the left. Loose pencil lines convey movement and roughness in the depiction. A monochromatic color palette of gray against a light background gives the image a soft impact. People are walking on the bridge, and there are indications of water movement near the supports. A tower or tall building can be seen in the far distance.