The Church of San Giorgio Maggiore

James McNeill Whistler, 1880

This artwork presents a view of the Church of San Giorgio Maggiore from a distant vantage point across the water. The horizon is positioned slightly above the center, where the church's architectural features, including a prominent bell tower and dome, are silhouetted against a pastel sky. The artist employs impressionistic brushstrokes that blend hues of blue, pink, and beige. The water reflects the sky's colors, with hints of turquoise and blue. The church's details are subtly defined against the backdrop.
Artist
James McNeill Whistler
Date
1880
Type
Drawing
Medium
pastel and conté crayon on brown wove paper
Dimensions
20 × 29.69 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

This artwork presents a view of the Church of San Giorgio Maggiore from a distant vantage point across the water. The horizon is positioned slightly above the center, where the church's architectural features, including a prominent bell tower and dome, are silhouetted against a pastel sky. The artist employs impressionistic brushstrokes that blend hues of blue, pink, and beige. The water reflects the sky's colors, with hints of turquoise and blue. The church's details are subtly defined against the backdrop.

James McNeill Whistler