Artwork
Early Morning Battersea
Early Morning Battersea is a print by the Impressionist artist James McNeill Whistler. It dates from 1861 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
- Accession no.
- 1966.86
- Credit line
- Gift of Mrs. Malcolm L. McBride
About this work
Overview
Early Morning Battersea is a print by James McNeill Whistler, created in 1861. It is part of the collection at The Cleveland Museum of Art.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a tranquil river scene at dawn, with moored boats and figures on the shore. The distant landscape includes buildings and a factory chimney, evoking a sense of industrial presence. The overall mood is one of calmness and stillness.
Technique & Style
Whistler's work is characterized by soft, muted tones and delicate rendering of the atmosphere. The print's style is related to the emerging Impressionism movement, which focused on capturing the fleeting effects of light and color.
Artist & collection
Artist
James Abbott McNeill Whistler (; July 10, 1834 – July 17, 1903) 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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