Artwork
Little Drawbridge, Amsterdam
Little Drawbridge, Amsterdam is a print by the Impressionist artist James McNeill Whistler. It dates from 1889 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
- Accession no.
- 1942.769
- Credit line
- Bequest of John L. Severance
About this work
Overview
Little Drawbridge, Amsterdam is a print by James McNeill Whistler, created in 1889. It is part of the collection at The Cleveland Museum of Art.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a small bridge with a drawbridge section over water, accompanied by a tower in the background. The surrounding environment is hinted at through trees and buildings at the edges, with the main focus on the bridge and the dynamic water below.
Technique & Style
Whistler employed extensive cross-hatching to achieve a range of shadows and textures. The layered lines contribute to the overall impression of the scene, conveying a sense of movement and atmosphere.
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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