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Little Venice

1880

James McNeill Whistler

(American, 1834–1903)
Culture
America
Medium
etching
Credit Line
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph King 1922.455
Catalogue raisonné
Kennedy 183
State
only state
Public Domain
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Location
Not on view
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A horizontally oriented etching in sepia tones depicts the Venice skyline across a vast expanse of water. Fine, minimalist lines define the distant horizon, where domes and towers emerge beneath sketchy clouds. In the middle ground, small gondolas and sailing vessels sit on the calm surface. Vertical wooden poles rise on the left, while a small butterfly mark punctuates the open foreground. Expansive areas of blank space create a sense of light.

Little Venice

1880

James McNeill Whistler

(American, 1834–1903)
America

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