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Little Salute

James McNeill Whistler

1880

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

Impressionism Realism Late 19th Century

Dominant colour

Little Salute is a 1880 by James McNeill Whistler, a Impressionism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?: James McNeill Whistler
When & what style?: 1880 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?: Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

This sketch shows a quiet waterfront scene. A few small buildings line the shore, with a hill and a tall spire rising in the distance. The lines are loose and scratchy, like quick notes on paper. The artist used soft, muted tones—mostly gray and white—with just a hint of darker marks for shadows. It looks like it was made fast, almost like a doodle. If you like this style, check out Impressionism next.