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Little Putney No. 1

James McNeill Whistler

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a body of water, a bridge, and a church tower in the distance. The horizon aligns with the top of the bridge and buildings. Delicate sketch-like strokes create an impressionistic effect, seen in the water reflections and foliage. The color palette is mostly sepia, giving a vintage look. Water reflects structures with thin, horizontal lines. In the distance, a bridge spans left to right and a church tower rises to the right, framed by trees.

Artwork Details

Date
1879
Medium
etching and drypoint in black on wove paper
Dimensions
4858 × 3142 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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