Vitré : le 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.
Artiste
James McNeill Whistler
Datation
1893
Catégorie
Estampe
Technique
Lithographie en noir sur papier vergé
Dimensions
23,6 × 15,3 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Domaine public, CC0

Description de l’image

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