Sera, 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.
Artista
James McNeill Whistler
Datazione
1896
Tipologia
Stampa
Tecnica
Litografia in nero su carta vergata
Dimensioni
9,3 × 19,4 cm
Collezione
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licenza
Pubblico dominio, CC0

Descrizione dell’immagine

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