Artwork
The Riva, No. 1
The Riva, No. 1 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. The Riva, No.
About this work
Overview
The Riva, No. 1, created by James McNeill Whistler in 1880, is a print held in the collection of The Cleveland Museum of Art.
Subject & Meaning
This work depicts a lively waterfront scene, capturing the daily activity of people and boats along a dock-lined shore, conveying the energetic atmosphere of the location.
Technique & Style
Characterized by quick, sketchy lines, the print prioritizes evoking movement and mood over detailed rendering, aligning with impressionistic principles in its suggestive, energetic execution.
History & Provenance
Produced in 1880, the print's history from creation to its current residence at The Cleveland Museum of Art is not detailed here, focusing instead on its present institutional affiliation.
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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