Vitré: el 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.
Artista
James McNeill Whistler
Fecha
1893
Tipo
Estampa
Técnica
Litografía en negro sobre papel verjurado
Medidas
23,6 × 15,3 cm
Colección
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licencia
Dominio público, CC0

Descripción de la imagen

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