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Title

The Traghetto, No. 2, One of the 'Twelve Etchings,' or the 'First Venice Set'

Artist

James McNeill Whistler

Physical Description

A dark passageway dominates the middle and left portions of the composition; to the right is a group of men seated outside at a table. The passageway has a view at the far end of a man seated while a gondola passes by. In front of the passageway re three young trees, the leaves of which fall in front of the passageway. To the left of the passageway is a child holding a baby. On either side of the passageway are windows that indicate the walls that fill the plate.

Artist Life Dates

1834-1903

Century

19th century

Object Creation Date

1879-1880

Accession Number

1954/1.377

Medium and Support

etching, printed in dark brown ink on laid paper, trimmed to platemark

Artist

Whistler, James McNeill

Secondary Keywords

architecture

buildings and the land

europe

figures

italy

locality

objects

open spaces

open spaces and site elements

open spaces by function

people and occupations

plants

roads

roads by form

streets

streets by form

the natural world

transportation spaces

Title

The Riva, One of the 'Twelve Etchings,' or the 'First Venice Set'

Artist

James McNeill Whistler

Physical Description

A view of a city along the edge of water sweeps from the foreground towards the right in the distance. Along quays, bridges and promenades can be seen groupoings of people walking and in conversation. Boats populate the water's edge: smaller boats in the foreground, larger multi-masted ships in the distance.

Artist Life Dates

1834-1903

Century

19th century

Object Creation Date

1879-1880

Accession Number

1954/1.378

Medium and Support

etching, printed in black ink on wove paper

Artist

Whistler, James McNeill

Secondary Keywords

architecture

cityscapes

europe

flat-bottomed watercraft

geography

italy

locality

monohulls

objects we use

ships

study

the natural world

transportation vehicles

vehicles

watercraft

watercraft by form

watercraft by sectional form

watercraft by specific type

waterscapes

Title

San Giorgio, One of the 'Twenty-six Etchings,' or the 'Second Venice Set'

Artist

James McNeill Whistler

Physical Description

Ships at anchor in a lagoon is the focus of this image. Smaller boats are tied to the quay in the foreground and along the horizon line is a cityscape, leading to a large church at the left, with an impressive facade, dome and bell tower behind. A large ship is moored between the viewer and the church. Much of the foreground is occupied by water without boats, leaving the elements of the composition largely in the middle distance.

Artist Life Dates

1834-1903

Century

19th century

Object Creation Date

1879-1880

Accession Number

1954/1.386

Medium and Support

etching, printed in dark brown ink on laid paper, trimmed to platemark

Artist

Whistler, James McNeill

Secondary Keywords

architecture

churches

cityscapes

europe

italy

locality

places of worship

ships

the natural world

waterscapes

Title

Upright Venice, One of the 'Twenty-six Etchings,' or the 'Second Venice Set'

Artist

James McNeill Whistler

Physical Description

Seen from an elevated vantage point, a quay in the foreground with boats anchored nearby and figures talking is balanced in the upper part of the image by a view of buildings along the canals, gondolas, shipping and, just left of center a large domed church.

Artist Life Dates

1834-1903

Century

19th century

Object Creation Date

1879-1880

Accession Number

1954/1.388

Medium and Support

etching and drypoint, printed in black ink on laid paper, trimmed to platemark

Artist

Whistler, James McNeill

Secondary Keywords

architecture

artists

cityscapes

europe

flat-bottomed watercraft

italy

locality

monohulls

objects we use

people and occupations

ships

study

the natural world

transportation vehicles

vehicles

watercraft

watercraft by form

watercraft by sectional form

watercraft by specific type

waterscapes

Title

The Riva, No. 2, One of the 'Twenty-six Etchings,' or the 'Second Venice Set'

Artist

James McNeill Whistler

Physical Description

A view of a city along the edge of water sweeps from the foreground towards the right in the distance. Along quays, bridges and promenades can be seen groupoings of people walking and in conversation. Boats populate the water's edge: smaller boats in the foreground, larger multi-masted ships in the distance.

Artist Life Dates

1834-1903

Century

19th century

Object Creation Date

1879-1880

Accession Number

1954/1.389

Medium and Support

etching and drypoint, printed in warm black ink on laid paper, trimmed to platem

Artist

Whistler, James McNeill

Secondary Keywords

architecture

cityscapes

europe

flat-bottomed watercraft

geography

italy

locality

monohulls

objects we use

ships

study

tents

the natural world

transportation vehicles

vehicles

watercraft

watercraft by form

watercraft by sectional form

watercraft by specific type

waterscapes

Title

Long Venice, One of the 'Twenty-six Etchings,' or the 'Second Venice Set'

Artist

James McNeill Whistler

Physical Description

A sweeping panorama shows a city and shipping along the water. The left side is more minutely described as large three-story buildings hug the water's edge. Just to the right of center is a large building with several domes. Several small boats and gondolas are visible to left of center. A cloudy and blustery sky occupies the top of the image.

Artist Life Dates

1834-1903

Century

19th century

Object Creation Date

1879-1880

Accession Number

1954/1.391

Medium and Support

etching and drypoint, printed in dark brown ink on laid paper, trimmed to platem

Artist

Whistler, James McNeill

Secondary Keywords

architecture

cityscapes

europe

flat-bottomed watercraft

italy

locality

monohulls

objects we use

study

the natural world

transportation vehicles

vehicles

watercraft

watercraft by form

watercraft by general type

watercraft by sectional form

watercraft by specific type

waterscapes

Title

Nocturne: Salute

Artist

James McNeill Whistler

Physical Description

This image shows structures and their reflections in the water, drawn largely through clusters of vertical lines. To the right in the distance are the masts of ships; at the right center is a small boat. More sketchily rendered are buildings or perhaps piers at the left of the image.

Artist Life Dates

1834-1903

Century

19th century

Object Creation Date

1879-1880

Accession Number

1954/1.393

Medium and Support

etching and drypoint, printed in dark brown ink on laid paper, trimmed to platem

Artist

Whistler, James McNeill

Secondary Keywords

architecture

europe

italy

locality

study

the natural world

time

waterscapes

Title

Regent's Quadrant

Artist

James McNeill Whistler

Physical Description

Glimpsed through an entableture and single doric column, a busy boulevard is seen filled with horse-drawn carriages and cabs, as well as with pedestrians, mostly in the foreground. In the distance is a building with large windows.

Artist Life Dates

1834-1903

Century

19th century

Object Creation Date

1880-1881

Accession Number

1954/1.394

Medium and Support

etching and drypoint, printed in black ink on laid paper, trimmed to platemark

Artist

Whistler, James McNeill

Secondary Keywords

animals

architecture

mammals

objects

the natural world

transportation

vehicles

Title

The Young Tree

Artist

James McNeill Whistler

Physical Description

Two children sit on the ground next to a young tree that stands supported by a stake. The tree's foliage fills the image at the upper right. A fence in the upper part of the image separates the children from buildings in the distance, seen through the tree's branches. Presumably the children are in a part adjacent to a residential neighborhood.

Artist Life Dates

1834-1903

Century

19th century

Object Creation Date

1887

Accession Number

1954/1.397

Medium and Support

etching, printed in warm black ink on laid paper, trimmed to platemark

Artist

Whistler, James McNeill

Secondary Keywords

architecture

buildings and the land

figures

open spaces

open spaces and site elements

open spaces by function

people and occupations

plants

the natural world

Title

The Cock and the Pump

Artist

James McNeill Whistler

Physical Description

An open public space dominates the foreground of the image. In that space are several groups of children, particularly at the lower left of the image, a rooster at the lower right, and a water pump at the far side of the square just before the fence. Beyond is a street that receeds into the distance; on either side of the street are picturesque older buildings that face onto the square with banks of windows, overhangs, and steeply pitched rooflines.

Artist Life Dates

1834-1903

Century

19th century

Object Creation Date

1887

Accession Number

1954/1.398

Medium and Support

etching, printed in warm black ink on laid paper, trimmed to platemark

Artist

Whistler, James McNeill

Secondary Keywords

animals

architecture

birds

chickens

figures

people and occupations

roads

the natural world

Title

The Embroidered Curtain

Artist

James McNeill Whistler

Artist Life Dates

1834-1903

Century

19th century

Object Creation Date

1889

Accession Number

1954/1.407

Medium and Support

etching and drypoint, printed in dark brown ink on laid paper

Artist

Whistler, James McNeill

Secondary Keywords

architecture

europe

geography

locality

netherlands

the natural world

waterscapes

Title

Café Corazza, Paris

Artist

James McNeill Whistler

Physical Description

Three arched openings (windows flanking a central door) are obscured by the trunks and foliage of two slender trees positioned in front of the building. Neither the tree trunks nor the building facade are drawn completely down to the ground.

Artist Life Dates

1834-1903

Century

19th century

Object Creation Date

circa 1892-1893

Accession Number

1954/1.409

Medium and Support

etching, printed in black ink on laid Japan tissue, trimmed to platemark

Artist

Whistler, James McNeill

Secondary Keywords

scale

architectural elements

architecture

buildings and the land

cityscapes

components

components and systems

components by specific context

landscapes (environments)

natural landscapes

openings (architectural elements)

openings and opening components

openings by form

plants

settlements

settlements and landscapes

settlements by form

the natural world

vegetation and vegetation components

vegetation components

woody plants

Title

Rue de Vannes, Paris

Artist

James McNeill Whistler

Physical Description

A partial view of a four-story building, concentrating on pairs of windows on each story and a wrought iron fence on the ground level. Windows have window boxes or balconies; on the ground level are several dogs on either side and a pair of milk cans at the center in front of the fence.

Artist Life Dates

1834-1903

Century

19th century

Object Creation Date

circa 1892-1893

Accession Number

1954/1.410

Medium and Support

etching, printed in black ink on laid Japanese tissue

Artist

Whistler, James McNeill

Secondary Keywords

animals

animals and creatures

architectural elements

architecture

buildings and the land

components

components and systems

components by specific context

containers

containers by form

mammals

objects

objects we use

open spaces and site elements

openings (architectural elements)

openings and opening components

openings by form

site elements

the natural world

windows and window components

Title

Limehouse

Artist

James McNeill Whistler

Physical Description

Seen from the water, which dominates the foreground, a barge with a standing man and woman occupy the middle distance. Beyond to the left a three-masted ship is in dry-dock, separated from other buildings and activities on the right by a small inlet of water. Behind the barge to the right is a complex of clapboard buildings; at the far right is another sailing ship pulled out of water. A group of men with flaming torches are tarring the exterior of the hull. This is a view of a busy dockyard along the river Thames under a blustery, cloudy sky.

Artist Life Dates

1834-1903

Century

19th century

Object Creation Date

1878

Accession Number

1954/1.412

Medium and Support

lithotint with scraping and incising, on heavy wove paper

Artist

Whistler, James McNeill

Secondary Keywords

architecture

buildings and the land

descriptors

inorganic material

materials

materials by composition

objects

objects we use

ships

the natural world

transportation vehicles

vehicles

watercraft by general type

waterscapes

Title

Billingsgate

Artist

James McNeill Whistler

Physical Description

A group of figures stand on the bow of a boat at the left. Behind and to the left are buildings and steps leading up to a quay with people gathered along the railings. Behind the figures and to the right are the numerous masts of ships lined side by side, all containing figures while in the distance beyond are the arches of a bridge.

Artist Life Dates

1834-1903

Century

19th century

Object Creation Date

1859

Accession Number

1954/1.339.1

Medium and Support

etching, printed in black ink on laid Japan paper

Artist

Whistler, James McNeill

Secondary Keywords

architecture

buildings and the land

open spaces

open spaces and site elements

open spaces by location or context

ships

the natural world

waterfront spaces

waterfronts and waterfront spaces

waterscapes

Title

The Dam Wood

Artist

James McNeill Whistler

Physical Description

In a desolate, wintery landscape stand a group of leafless trees with tall grasses beyond.

Artist Life Dates

1834-1903

Century

19th century

Object Creation Date

1874-1875

Accession Number

1954/1.359

Medium and Support

drypoint on ivory laid paper

Artist

Whistler, James McNeill

Secondary Keywords

plants

the natural world

woods

Title

Lindsey Houses

Artist

James McNeill Whistler

Physical Description

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

Artist

Whistler, James McNeill

Secondary Keywords

buildings and the land

houses

open spaces

open spaces and site elements

open spaces by location or context

plants

ships

the natural world

waterfront spaces

waterfronts and waterfront spaces

waterscapes

Title

Pickle Herring Wharf

Artist

James McNeill Whistler

Physical Description

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

circa 1878

Accession Number

1954/1.367

Medium and Support

etching and drypoint, printed in black ink on laid paper

Artist

Whistler, James McNeill

Secondary Keywords

architecture

objects we use

ships

the natural world

transportation vehicles

vehicles

watercraft

watercraft by general type

waterscapes

Title

The Little Mast, One of the 'Twelve Etchings,' or the 'First Venice Set'

Artist

James McNeill Whistler

Physical Description

An open piazza the borders the water is dominated by a mast just to the right of center. In the foreground there is a group of figures, as well as in front of the buildings that form the perimeter of the square. In the distance is a pedestrian bridge as well as the masts of shipsin the water.

Artist Life Dates

1834-1903

Century

19th century

Object Creation Date

1879-1880

Accession Number

1954/1.373

Medium and Support

etching, printed in brown ink on laid paper, trimmed to platemark

Artist

Whistler, James McNeill

Secondary Keywords

architecture

europe

italy

locality

objects

ships

the natural world

waterscapes

Title

Little Putney Bridge

Artist

James McNeill Whistler

Physical Description

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.

Artist Life Dates

1834-1903

Century

19th century

Object Creation Date

1879

Accession Number

1983/1.226

Medium and Support

etching on pale green wove paper

Artist

Whistler, James McNeill

Secondary Keywords

architecture

the natural world

waterscapes

Title

Sea and Rain: Variations in Violet and Green

Artist

James McNeill Whistler

Physical Description

Painting depicts a solitary male figure standing along the shore. The thin layers of paint evoke a misty, overcast day with the figure standing perhaps on a tidal flat.

Artist Life Dates

1834-1903

Century

20th century

Object Creation Date

1865

Accession Number

1955/1.89

Medium and Support

oil on canvas

Artist

Whistler, James McNeill

Secondary Keywords

relation to water

bodies of water

bodies of water and components of bodies of water

bodies of water by size

buildings and the land

geography

landforms

landforms and landform components

landforms by position

landforms by shape or position

landscapes (environments)

marine bodies

movement

natural landscapes

people and occupations

settlements and landscapes

shores (landforms)

the natural world

waterscapes

Title

The Forge—Passage du Dragon

Artist

James McNeill Whistler

Physical Description

A dark horizontal opening shows three men working and talking. Above is an arched recess, at the top of which is an open window with a plant. Below the large horizontal opening, a chicken stands in the street just below.

Artist Life Dates

1834-1903

Century

19th century

Object Creation Date

1894

Accession Number

1992/1.143

Medium and Support

transfer lithograph with stumping on laid paper

Artist

Whistler, James McNeill

Secondary Keywords

animals

animals and creatures

architecture

birds

buildings and the land

the natural world

Title

Rotherhithe, one of the "Sixteen Etchings," or the "Thames Set"

Artist

James McNeill Whistler

Physical Description

Two men smoking long-stem pipes are seen sitting on a balcony. Behind them are visible the masts of ships along the bank, and further behind them in the distance a river sweeps towards the left. Buildings crowd the shore and boats are shown moored or in the river.

Artist Life Dates

1834-1903

Century

19th century

Object Creation Date

1860

Accession Number

1954/1.346

Medium and Support

etching and drypoint on paper

Artist

Whistler, James McNeill

Secondary Keywords

architecture

buildings and the land

cityscapes

figures

hydraulic structures

hydraulic structures by function

people and occupations

reservoirs (water distribution structures)

ships

single built works

single built works by function

single built works by specific type

the natural world

water distribution structures

waterscapes

Title

Amsterdam, from the Tolhuis

Artist

James McNeill Whistler

Physical Description

Several ships are seen at the near right side. In the distance is a city with many tall masted ships along the edge of the water; above are the lines of blustery clouds.

Artist Life Dates

1834-1903

Century

19th century

Object Creation Date

1863

Accession Number

1954/1.352

Medium and Support

etching, printed in black ink on laid paper

Artist

Whistler, James McNeill

Secondary Keywords

atmospheric effects

europe

geography

locality

netherlands

ships

the natural world

waterscapes

Title

Speke Hall: The Avenue

Artist

James McNeill Whistler

Physical Description

A woman in a long dress and hat stands in the foreground of a wintery landscape. She stands in the tree-lined approach to a grand house with numerous gabes and elaborate geometric half-timbered designs on the facade. The scene is viewed from an elevated vantagepoint, thus looking down on the woman, who is seen in profile facing to the left and looking down.

Artist Life Dates

1834-1903

Century

19th century

Object Creation Date

1870

Accession Number

1954/1.354

Medium and Support

etching and drypoint, printed in black ink on old laid paper

Artist

Whistler, James McNeill

Secondary Keywords

architecture

clothing

objects

people and occupations

plants

the natural world

Title

Old Hungerford Bridge, from the 'Sixteen Etchings,' or the 'Thames Set'

Artist

James McNeill Whistler

Physical Description

The thriving commercial activity of a metropolitan river is shown as ships and barges of all types maneuver along the river's edge in the foreground. In the middle distance a bridge spans the water and beyond more buildings are loosely sketched in.

Artist Life Dates

1834-1903

Century

19th century

Object Creation Date

1861

Accession Number

1955/1.121

Medium and Support

etching and drypoint, printed in black ink on laid paper

Artist

Whistler, James McNeill

Secondary Keywords

architecture

bridges

cityscapes

geography

machine

objects

objects we use

people and occupations

reflections

the natural world

transportation vehicles

vehicles

watercraft

watercraft by general type

waterscapes

Title

Early Morning

Artist

James McNeill Whistler

Physical Description

Two men sit on a bench at the lower right. Behind them is a large expanse of water; barges ply the water while smokestacks and buildings are visible on the opposite shore. The overall impression is one of foggy weather and features are generally indistinct.

Artist Life Dates

1834-1903

Century

19th century

Object Creation Date

1878

Accession Number

1954/1.415

Medium and Support

lithotint with scraping on a prepared half-tint ground on wove paper

Artist

Whistler, James McNeill

Secondary Keywords

architecture

associated concepts

bodies of water and components of bodies of water

buildings and the land

earth sciences concepts

landscapes (environments)

natural landscapes

objects

objects we use

people and culture

physical sciences concepts

scientific concepts

settlements and landscapes

the natural world

transportation vehicles

vehicles

watercraft

watercraft by general type

waterscapes

Title

Early Morning

Artist

James McNeill Whistler

Physical Description

Two men sit on a bench at the lower right. Behind them is a large expanse of water; barges ply the water while smokestacks and buildings are visible on the opposite shore. The overall impression is one of foggy weather and features are generally indistinct.

Artist Life Dates

1834-1903

Century

19th century

Object Creation Date

1878

Accession Number

1954/1.416

Medium and Support

lithotint on wove paper

Artist

Whistler, James McNeill

Secondary Keywords

architecture

associated concepts

earth sciences concepts

objects

people and culture

people and occupations

physical sciences concepts

scientific concepts

the natural world

waterscapes

Title

The Broad Bridge

Artist

James McNeill Whistler

Physical Description

A man in a small boat with oars sits in front of a bridge, a pier of which is just behind and to the left of the boat. The viewer is also positioned on the water as only the bottom of the span is visible. Several other piers, also framed and clad with wood to protect against collision are visible on either side of the image. The distant view, seen between the piers, include a suspension bridge to the left of the central pier and the tower of a church or other buildings to the right.

Artist Life Dates

1834-1903

Century

19th century

Object Creation Date

1878

Accession Number

1954/1.417

Medium and Support

lithotint with scraping, printed in brown ink on Japan paper, laid down on heavy wove paper

Artist

Whistler, James McNeill

Secondary Keywords

architecture

bodies of water and components of bodies of water

buildings and the land

landscapes (environments)

natural landscapes

objects

objects we use

settlements and landscapes

single built works

single built works by function

single built works by specific type

the natural world

transportation structures

transportation structures by form

transportation vehicles

vehicles

watercraft

watercraft by general type

waterscapes

Title

The Tall Bridge

Artist

James McNeill Whistler

Physical Description

Two piers of a bridge soar in the upper half of the image, including the span with pedestrians and the railing at the top of the work. In the foreground, the water and reflections at the foot of the bridge dominate. Between the piers smoke stacks can be seen in the distance.

Artist Life Dates

1834-1903

Century

19th century

Object Creation Date

1878

Accession Number

1954/1.418

Medium and Support

lithotint with scraping, printed in black ink on white wove paper

Artist

Whistler, James McNeill

Secondary Keywords

architecture

buildings and the land

descriptors

figures

inorganic material

materials

materials by composition

people and culture

people and occupations

physical activities

physical activities by general context

single built works

single built works by function

single built works by specific type

the natural world

transportation structures

transportation structures by form

waterscapes

Title

Gaiety Stage Door

Artist

James McNeill Whistler

Physical Description

A building with an arched doorway, windows at the center right, and the beginning of a flight of stairs on the right acts as architectural foils for the figures and a cart and horse (hansom cab?) arrayed in front of the building or grouped in the dark entryway.

Artist Life Dates

1834-1903

Century

19th century

Object Creation Date

1879

Accession Number

1954/1.419

Medium and Support

transfer lithograph with scraping on buff-colored paper, laid down on white wove

Artist

Whistler, James McNeill

Secondary Keywords

animals and creatures

architectural elements

architecture

buildings and the land

circulation elements

components

components and systems

components by specific context

freewheeled vehicles

freewheeled vehicles by form or function

land vehicles

land vehicles by form

objects

objects we use

openings (architectural elements)

openings and opening components

openings by form

service and utility vehicles

stair components

stairs and stair components

steps and step components

the natural world

transportation

transportation vehicles

vehicles

windows and window components

Title

Vitré—The Canal

Artist

James McNeill Whistler

Physical Description

A French town, with houses along a canal or river in the foreground extends in the distance showing rooflines and towers under a blustery sky.

Artist Life Dates

1834-1903

Century

19th century

Object Creation Date

1893

Accession Number

1954/1.435

Medium and Support

transfer lithograph with stumping on laid paper

Artist

Whistler, James McNeill

Secondary Keywords

architectural elements

architecture

buildings and the land

cityscapes

components

components and systems

components by specific context

cultural landscapes

cultural landscapes by location or context

descriptors

dwellings

geography

hydraulic structures

hydraulic structures by form

inorganic material

landscapes (environments)

materials

materials by composition

openings (architectural elements)

openings and opening components

openings by form

residential structures

settlements and landscapes

single built works

single built works by function

single built works by specific type

the natural world

waterscapes

windows and window components

Title

Vitré—The Canal

Artist

James McNeill Whistler

Physical Description

A French town, with houses along a canal or river in the foreground extends in the distance showing rooflines and towers under a blustery sky.

Artist Life Dates

1834-1903

Century

19th century

Object Creation Date

1893

Accession Number

1954/1.436

Medium and Support

transfer lithograph with stumping on laid paper

Artist

Whistler, James McNeill

Secondary Keywords

architecture

cityscapes

geography

the natural world

waterscapes

Title

The Steps, Luxembourg Gardens

Artist

James McNeill Whistler

Physical Description

A broad set of steps leading up to a tree-lined terrace are the main features of this work. Figures on the terrace and a sculpture of putti supporting an urn or pot are visible at the top of the stairs; in the left foreground, a woman and little girl are climbing the stairs.

Artist Life Dates

1834-1903

Century

19th century

Object Creation Date

1893

Accession Number

1954/1.437

Medium and Support

transfer lithograph with stumping on wove paper

Artist

Whistler, James McNeill

Secondary Keywords

agricultural complexes

animals

animals and creatures

architectural elements

buildings and the land

built complexes and districts

circulation elements

complexes

complexes by function

components

components and systems

components by specific context

europe

europe (continent)

figures

france

france (nation)

gardens by form

geographic and political locations

locality

objects

objects we use

open spaces

open spaces and site elements

open spaces by form

people

people (agents)

people and culture

people and occupations

people by occupation

people in agriculture or natural resource occupations

people in science-related occupations

physical activities

physical activities by general context

scientists and people in science-related occupations

sculpture

sculpture by subject type

stair components

stairs and stair components

terraces

the natural world

ville de paris, dèpartement de (department)

visual works

visual works by medium or technique

œle-de-france (region)

Title

The Pantheon, from the Terrace of the Luxembourg Gardens

Artist

James McNeill Whistler

Physical Description

The balustrade of a public park walkway seen at a slight distance acts as a foil for several figures grouped in front of the balustrade. To the left, two women stand talking while a child, with her back facing the viewer looks between the balusters towards the dome of a building in the distance beyond some trees. Too the right of the composition, a seated man and a woman shown in profile are grouped. Two ornamental urns decorate the balustrade.

Artist Life Dates

1834-1903

Century

19th century

Object Creation Date

1893

Accession Number

1954/1.439

Medium and Support

transfer lithograph with stumping on laid paper

Artist

Whistler, James McNeill

Secondary Keywords

architecture

europe

figures

france

gardens

locality

man

paris

people and occupations

plants

terraces

the natural world

women

Title

The Piazzetta, one of the "Twelve Etchings," or the "First Venice Set"

Artist

James McNeill Whistler

Physical Description

A group of figures and pigeons lounge around the base of a column, which is unfinished in the upper portion of the plate. In the distance are a number of buildings of different styles that form a square where there are more people--and pigeons.

Artist Life Dates

1834-1903

Century

19th century

Object Creation Date

1879-1880

Accession Number

1987/2.41

Medium and Support

etching and drypoint on wove paper

Artist

Whistler, James McNeill

Secondary Keywords

animals

architecture

buildings

churches

europe

italy

locality

places of worship

the natural world

Title

The Terrace, Luxembourg

Artist

James McNeill Whistler

Physical Description

Six figures, women and girls, sit or stand in front of a balustrade. On the left side is an urn holding a plant; the upper portion of a young tree projects above the balustrade at center; in the distance on the right appears the upper portion of a building with a mansard roof

Artist Life Dates

1834-1903

Century

19th century

Object Creation Date

1894

Accession Number

1954/1.448

Medium and Support

transfer lithograph with stumping on laid paper

Artist

Whistler, James McNeill

Secondary Keywords

animals

animals and creatures

architecture

buildings and the land

containers

containers by form

europe

europe (continent)

figures

france

france (nation)

furnishings

furnishings by form or function

furniture

furniture by form or function

geographic and political locations

landscapes (environments)

locality

natural landscapes

objects

objects we use

open spaces

open spaces and site elements

open spaces by form

people and culture

people and occupations

physical activities

physical activities by general context

seating furniture

settlements and landscapes

single seating furniture

the natural world

vegetation and vegetation components

vegetation components

ville de paris, dèpartement de (department)

œle-de-france (region)

Title

Sunday, Lyme Regis

Artist

James McNeill Whistler

Physical Description

A curving country town street lies before the viewer. On either side of the street are row houses and other buildings; along the right side of the composition is a darkened doorway and steps facing the viewer. Along the street are numerous figures strolling. At the bottom of the image at the right is a dog, facing up the street and away from the viewer.

Artist Life Dates

1834-1903

Century

19th century

Object Creation Date

1895

Accession Number

1954/1.452

Medium and Support

transfer lithograph on laid paper

Artist

Whistler, James McNeill

Secondary Keywords

animals

architecture

cityscapes

mammals

streets

the natural world

Title

Kensington Gardens

Artist

James McNeill Whistler

Physical Description

A vignetted view of a park where two different walkways intersect. Metal railings frame the wakway and in the upper portion of the image trees can be seen. Along the walkways are groups of people strolling.

Artist Life Dates

1834-1903

Century

19th century

Object Creation Date

1896

Accession Number

1954/1.456

Medium and Support

lithograph on printed on laid paper

Artist

Whistler, James McNeill

Secondary Keywords

architecture

buildings and the land

england

europe

figures

kensington gardens

locality

open spaces

open spaces and site elements

open spaces by function

people and occupations

plants

the natural world

united kingdom

Title

Savoy Pigeons

Artist

James McNeill Whistler

Physical Description

A vignetted view looking down a river with a roadway on one side, bridges crossing, and distant buildings with towers. In the foreground is the cropped inclusion of a balcony railing; two birds are perched on the railing.

Artist Life Dates

1834-1903

Century

19th century

Object Creation Date

1896

Accession Number

1954/1.457

Medium and Support

transfer lithograph on laid paper

Artist

Whistler, James McNeill

Secondary Keywords

animals

architecture

cityscapes

the natural world

waterscapes

Title

Evening--Little Waterloo Bridge

Artist

James McNeill Whistler

Physical Description

Viewed from an elevated vantage point, a curved roadway at the lower left meets a bridge that crosses a river; in hte far distance are indications of buildings along the far bank. On both the roadway and bridge can be seen horse-drawn carriages and conveyances.

Artist Life Dates

1834-1903

Century

19th century

Object Creation Date

1896

Accession Number

1954/1.458

Medium and Support

transfer lithograph with stumping on laid paper

Artist

Whistler, James McNeill

Secondary Keywords

architecture

buildings and the land

descriptors

inorganic material

materials

materials by composition

single built works

single built works by function

single built works by specific type

the natural world

transportation structures

transportation structures by form

waterscapes

Title

Charing Cross Railway Bridge

Artist

James McNeill Whistler

Physical Description

A curving boulevard with carriages is seen at the bottom of the image. Along side is a river with barges and other shipping. Beyond a railroad trestle crosses the river; trains and steam/smoke are visible. On the opposite bank are many buildings.

Artist Life Dates

1834-1903

Century

19th century

Object Creation Date

1896

Accession Number

1954/1.459

Medium and Support

transfer lithograph with stumping, scraping, and incising on laid paper

Artist

Whistler, James McNeill

Secondary Keywords

architecture

child

objects we use

people and occupations

the natural world

transportation vehicles

vehicles

watercraft

watercraft by general type

waterscapes

Title

Little London

Artist

James McNeill Whistler

Physical Description

A sweeping panorama of a city is visible from an elevated vantage point. Bridges cross a river and boats are evident. The river occupies the right side of the composition and the curving near bank of the river dominates the left side of the work. The cityscape includes many buildings, culimnating in one large dome in the distance. There is evidence that a window ledge exists along the bottom of the image and in the distance there are blustery clouds, indicating a leaden wintery sky.

Artist Life Dates

1834-1903

Century

19th century

Object Creation Date

1896

Accession Number

1954/1.460

Medium and Support

transfer lithograph wtih stumping on wove paper

Artist

Whistler, James McNeill

Secondary Keywords

architecture

buildings and the land

cityscapes

cultural landscapes

cultural landscapes by location or context

descriptors

england

england (country)

europe

europe (continent)

geographic and political locations

greater london (metropolitan area)

inorganic material

landscapes (environments)

locality

materials

materials by composition

objects we use

settlements and landscapes

single built works

single built works by function

single built works by specific type

the natural world

transportation structures

transportation structures by form

transportation vehicles

united kingdom

united kingdom (nation)

vehicles

watercraft

watercraft by general type

waterscapes

Title

Little London

Artist

James McNeill Whistler

Physical Description

A sweeping panorama of a city is visible from an elevated vantage point. Bridges cross a river and boats are evident. The river occupies the right side of the composition and the curving near bank of the river dominates the left side of the work. The cityscape includes many buildings, culimnating in one large dome in the distance. There is evidence that a window ledge exists along the bottom of the image and in the distance there are blustery clouds, indicating a leaden wintery sky.

Artist Life Dates

1834-1903

Century

19th century

Object Creation Date

1896

Accession Number

1954/1.461

Medium and Support

transfer lithograph with stumping on wove paper

Artist

Whistler, James McNeill

Secondary Keywords

architecture

cityscapes

england

europe

locality

objects we use

the natural world

transportation vehicles

united kingdom

vehicles

watercraft

watercraft by general type

waterscapes

Title

Waterloo Bridge

Artist

James McNeill Whistler

Physical Description

A vignetted view of a roadway with carriages is shown passing beneather a bridge crossing a river, which, too has carriages on its roadbed. The scene is one of bustling activity, although seen from a distance and from an elevated height.

Artist Life Dates

1834-1903

Century

19th century

Object Creation Date

1896

Accession Number

1954/1.462

Medium and Support

transfer lithograph on old laid paper

Artist

Whistler, James McNeill

Secondary Keywords

architecture

objects

roads

the natural world

transportation

vehicles

waterscapes

Title

The Thames

Artist

James McNeill Whistler

Physical Description

This work portrays a view across a river, whose surface is dotted with shipping. Drawn from a very high vantage point, a roadway is seen through a screen of nearly leafless trees at the bottom of the image; in the distance the far bank of the shore is congested with buildings, some towers--particularly a large one to the right of center--and smoke blowing away and to the right from the viewer can be seen.

Artist Life Dates

1834-1903

Century

19th century

Object Creation Date

1896

Accession Number

1954/1.463

Medium and Support

Lithotint with scraping on a prepared half-tint ground on heavy wove paper

Artist

Whistler, James McNeill

Secondary Keywords

architecture

bodies of water

bodies of water and components of bodies of water

bodies of water by size

buildings and the land

descriptors

geography

inorganic material

landscapes (environments)

materials

materials by composition

natural landscapes

objects we use

plants

riverine bodies

settlements and landscapes

single built works

single built works by function

single built works by specific type

streams

the natural world

transportation structures

transportation structures by form

transportation vehicles

vegetation and vegetation components

vegetation components

vehicles

watercraft

watercraft by general type

waterscapes

woody plants

Title

The Butcher's Dog

Artist

James McNeill Whistler

Physical Description

A partial view of a butcher's shop is seen frontally from across the road. To the left is an arched doorway within a pedimented entryway; a woman holding a baby stands silhouetted against the doorway while a little girl sits on the stoop. To the right is an arched shopfront that comprises both the doorway and the window in which hangs two large cuts of meat. The window of the shop is partially screened by an awning the extends before the facade of the building. A dog is seen sitting in front of the shop window.

Artist Life Dates

1834-1903

Century

19th century

Object Creation Date

1896

Accession Number

1954/1.464

Medium and Support

transfer lithograph on wove paper

Artist

Whistler, James McNeill

Secondary Keywords

animals

animals and creatures

architectural elements

architecture

buildings and the land

components

components and systems

components by specific context

descriptors

figures

mammals

materials

materials by function

open spaces

open spaces and site elements

open spaces by function

openings (architectural elements)

openings and opening components

openings by form

people and culture

people and occupations

physical activities

physical activities by general context

roads

roads by form

the natural world

transportation spaces

windows and window components

Title

St. Giles-in-the-Fields

Artist

James McNeill Whistler

Physical Description

The south flank of a church is seen through the branches of leafless trees. A central tower over the entrance dominates the upper portion of the composition. In the foreground, a curving rail indicates a path leading up to the side of the building; seated just to the left of the church are several people seated on a park bench.

Artist Life Dates

1834-1903

Century

19th century

Object Creation Date

1896

Accession Number

1954/1.465

Medium and Support

transfer lithograph with stumping on printed on laid paper

Artist

Whistler, James McNeill

Secondary Keywords

architectural elements

architecture

buildings and the land

churches

components

components and systems

components by specific context

landscapes (environments)

natural landscapes

open spaces and site elements

openings (architectural elements)

openings and opening components

openings by form

places of worship

plants

settlements and landscapes

site elements

the natural world

vegetation and vegetation components

vegetation components

windows and window components

woody plants

Title

The Palaces, One of the 'Twelve Etchings,' or the 'First Venice Set'

Artist

James McNeill Whistler

Physical Description

A series of buildings and gondolas are seen along the edge of a canal. The emphasis on the dark tile roofs is contrasted with the play of window tracery and balconies along the facades of the building.

Artist Life Dates

1834-1903

Century

19th century

Object Creation Date

1879-1880

Accession Number

1955/1.123

Medium and Support

etching, drypoint, and open bite, printed in black ink on laid paper, trimmed to platemark

Artist

Whistler, James McNeill

Secondary Keywords

architecture

buildings

castles and palaces

cityscapes

europe

flat-bottomed watercraft

geography

houses

italy

locality

monohulls

objects we use

palaces

sketches

study

the natural world

transportation vehicles

vehicles

watercraft

watercraft by form

watercraft by sectional form

watercraft by specific type

Title

The Riva, One of the 'Twelve Etchings,' or the 'First Venice Set'

Artist

James McNeill Whistler

Physical Description

A view of a city along the edge of water sweeps from the foreground towards the right in the distance. Along quays, bridges and promenades can be seen groupoings of people walking and in conversation. Boats populate the water's edge: smaller boats in the foreground, larger multi-masted ships in the distance.

Artist Life Dates

1834-1903

Century

19th century

Object Creation Date

1879-1880

Accession Number

1955/1.125

Medium and Support

etching and drypoint, printed in dark brown ink on laid paper

Artist

Whistler, James McNeill

Secondary Keywords

architecture

cityscapes

europe

figures

flat-bottomed watercraft

geography

italy

locality

monohulls

objects we use

people and occupations

streets

study

the natural world

transportation vehicles

vehicles

watercraft

watercraft by form

watercraft by sectional form

watercraft by specific type

waterscapes