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Billingsgate

James McNeill Whistler

National Gallery of Art

The image is an etching of a harbor scene showing various activities. Several sailboats are tightly lined up with their masts reaching up. A stairway on the left leads to buildings. People and animals are depicted with fine lines. The artwork has a monochromatic color scheme. In the distance, a bridge and skyline complete the harbor background.

Artwork Details

Date
1859
Medium
etching and drypoint in black on laid paper
Dimensions
4000 × 2768 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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