Nocturne

James McNeill Whistler, 1879/1880

The image shows a view across a body of water with tall ships and a distant cityscape. The style features fine etching brushstrokes creating a misty atmosphere and reflections on the water. The color palette includes sepia and muted grays. The water leads the eye towards the cityscape, enhancing the depth of the scene.
Kunstenaar
James McNeill Whistler
Datering
1879/1880
Soort
Prent
Techniek
etching and drypoint on laid paper
Afmetingen
20 × 29,5 cm
Collectie
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licentie
Publiek domein, CC0

Beeldbeschrijving

The image shows a view across a body of water with tall ships and a distant cityscape. The style features fine etching brushstrokes creating a misty atmosphere and reflections on the water. The color palette includes sepia and muted grays. The water leads the eye towards the cityscape, enhancing the depth of the scene.

James McNeill Whistler