Thames Warehouses, One of the 'Sixteen Etchings,' or the 'Thames Set'
Artist
James McNeill Whistler
Physical Description
A horizontal view of a riverside congested with buildings and shipping on both sides. The river recedes to the center right; at the far distance is the billowing smoke of a steam tug and the dome of a distant church. In the foreground are low barges with figures standing or working. Along the lefthand bank are warehouses and other buildings, many with signs indicating that the proprietor makes sails, rope, etc.
Eagle Wharf (Tyzac, Whiteley & Co.), One of the 'Sixteen Etchings,' or the 'Tham
Artist
James McNeill Whistler
Physical Description
This plate shows a view of docks, businesses that serve shipping, and numerous ships, some pulled up in dry dock. In the foreground a low boat (a barge or lighter) angles into the space, on which a man in a cap is seated, hands on his knees, looking at the viewer.
A stretch of water in the foreground and middle ground leads to a horizontal distant shore that is composed of a series of horizontal stepped recessions. The buildings on the far shore appear to be industrial buildings, with many smokestacks. At the bottom of the image are some lightly drawn boats.
Seen at a distance are several sailing ships at dock along a riverside embankment. Row houses can be seen beyond and in the distance at the left is a wooden bridge and and a clump of trees.
Artist Life Dates
1834 - 1903
Century
19th century
Object Creation Date
1876-1877
Accession Number
1954/1.366
Medium and Support
etching and drypoint, printed in black ink on laid paper
A large port is seen from the water. In the foreground are two low rowboats; at the right side are a number of tall masted ships with reefed sails and beyond, at center, in the distance is more shipping at dock. Along the lefthand side is a large building seen as the embankment curves away into the distance.
Artist Life Dates
1834 - 1903
Century
19th century
Object Creation Date
ca. 1878
Accession Number
1954/1.367
Medium and Support
etching and drypoint, printed in black ink on laid paper
This is an unglazed stoneware bizen jar fired in a wood-burning kiln.
It has a hard, smooth surface with decorative incisions near the top of the jar. The lower portion has effect of color gradation of reds and browns. The lid seems to dip into the jar, and has a know handle. The entire piece is not perfectly formed, but has an organic aesthetic.
Seen from a distance, the Little Putney bridge is visible with its wooden piers. The left bank is not drawn, but on the right bank can be seen a number of buildings and the tower of a church.
