Vitré: The Canal

James McNeill Whistler, 1893

The image depicts a cluster of rooftops in a town or village. The viewpoint is elevated, showing a sweeping perspective over the roofs with a horizon lined by distant buildings, including a structure with a tower or spire. The artwork features soft, sketch-like strokes suggesting form and texture with a monochromatic color palette of black against a cream background. Near the viewer, rooftops and buildings are distinct, while those in the distance are less detailed. Reflections of structures can be seen at the bottom of the image.
Artist
James McNeill Whistler
Date
1893
Type
Print
Medium
lithograph in black on laid paper
Dimensions
23.6 × 15.3 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

The image depicts a cluster of rooftops in a town or village. The viewpoint is elevated, showing a sweeping perspective over the roofs with a horizon lined by distant buildings, including a structure with a tower or spire. The artwork features soft, sketch-like strokes suggesting form and texture with a monochromatic color palette of black against a cream background. Near the viewer, rooftops and buildings are distinct, while those in the distance are less detailed. Reflections of structures can be seen at the bottom of the image.

James McNeill Whistler