Nocturne

James McNeill Whistler, 1879/1880

The image shows a view across a body of water with tall ships and a distant cityscape. The style features fine etching brushstrokes creating a misty atmosphere and reflections on the water. The color palette includes sepia and muted grays. The water leads the eye towards the cityscape, enhancing the depth of the scene.
Artist
James McNeill Whistler
Date
1879/1880
Type
Print
Medium
etching and drypoint on laid paper
Dimensions
20 × 29.5 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

The image shows a view across a body of water with tall ships and a distant cityscape. The style features fine etching brushstrokes creating a misty atmosphere and reflections on the water. The color palette includes sepia and muted grays. The water leads the eye towards the cityscape, enhancing the depth of the scene.

James McNeill Whistler