Artwork
From Pickle Herring Stairs
From Pickle Herring Stairs is a print by the Impressionist artist James McNeill Whistler. It dates from 1876 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
- Accession no.
- 1924.50
- Credit line
- Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph King
About this work
Overview
From Pickle Herring Stairs is a print by James McNeill Whistler, created in 1876. It is part of the collection at The Cleveland Museum of Art.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a serene river scene at dawn or dusk, with boats and ships on calm water, set against a cloudy gray sky. The shore is lined with buildings, including a large warehouse or factory, suggesting an industrial or commercial setting.
Technique & Style
Whistler's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and volume, contributing to the overall mood of the scene. Strong contrasts between light and dark are characteristic of this technique.
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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