Soir, Little Waterloo Bridge

James McNeill Whistler, 1896

The image shows a top-down view of a bridge over a river. The bridge occupies the upper third of the composition, creating a horizontal line above the center. It is detailed with soft, sketchy lines indicating shadows and depth. The pencil strokes give the image an impressionistic quality. There are minimal details of vehicles and figures on and near the bridge. Close to us, there are more defined sketches of people and horses moving along a pathway. The color palette is monochromatic, with shades of gray on a cream paper base, accentuating the contrast between dark strokes and the light background. In the distance, the skyline blends into a haze, merging with the atmospheric effects.
Artiste
James McNeill Whistler
Datation
1896
Catégorie
Estampe
Technique
Lithographie en noir sur papier vergé
Dimensions
9,3 × 19,4 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Domaine public, CC0

Description de l’image

The image shows a top-down view of a bridge over a river. The bridge occupies the upper third of the composition, creating a horizontal line above the center. It is detailed with soft, sketchy lines indicating shadows and depth. The pencil strokes give the image an impressionistic quality. There are minimal details of vehicles and figures on and near the bridge. Close to us, there are more defined sketches of people and horses moving along a pathway. The color palette is monochromatic, with shades of gray on a cream paper base, accentuating the contrast between dark strokes and the light background. In the distance, the skyline blends into a haze, merging with the atmospheric effects.

James McNeill Whistler