Artwork
Long Venice
Long Venice is a print by the Impressionist artist James McNeill Whistler. It dates from 1880 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
About this work
Overview
Long Venice is a print by James McNeill Whistler, created in 1880. It is a rectangular drawing on paper, held at The Cleveland Museum of Art.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a city skyline, likely Venice, with rectangular buildings and triangular roofs, as well as boats in the foreground. The diagonal lines in the sky convey a sense of movement and energy, capturing the bustling atmosphere of the city.
Technique & Style
Whistler employed varying line weights and shading to achieve depth and texture. The buildings are rendered in detail, while the boats are simplified, contributing to the overall dynamic effect of the cityscape.
Artist & collection
Artist
James Abbott McNeill Whistler was an American painter in oils and watercolor, and printmaker, active during the American Gilded Age and based primarily in the United Kingdom.
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