Artwork
Long Venice
Long Venice is an ink print by the Impressionist artist James McNeill Whistler. It dates from 1880 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Long Venice is a print created by James McNeill Whistler in 1880 using etching and drypoint techniques on laid paper.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a serene Venetian cityscape with a large body of water in the foreground and buildings on the far shore, evoking a sense of calmness and tranquility.
Technique & Style
Whistler's use of etching and drypoint allowed for delicate linework and atmospheric effects, characteristic of his refined technique and emphasis on composition.
Context
As an American expatriate artist based in the UK, Whistler's work was influenced by his surroundings, and his focus on technique and composition reflected the artistic values of his time.
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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