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The Tiny Pool

James McNeill Whistler

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts a waterfront scene with boats extending into the distance. The horizon is in the upper third, with numerous sailboat masts visible. The style is an etching with fine lines and cross-hatching creating texture. The color palette is monochromatic with varying shades of black and gray on a light background. Boats are moored close by, with a dock leading into the water, and two distant figures are faintly visible.

Artwork Details

Date
1876/1878
Medium
etching and drypoint in black on wove paper
Dimensions
2183 × 3130 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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