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Little Wapping, by James McNeill Whistler, 1861

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Overview

Little Wapping is a 1861 by James McNeill Whistler, a Impressionism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?
James McNeill Whistler
When & what style?
1861 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?
Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

This painting shows a river scene with several boats, some of which have people in them. The boats are all different sizes and shapes. In the background, there are buildings and a cloudy sky. The painting is done in a style that emphasizes the play of light on the water and the boats. The brushstrokes are loose and expressive, giving the painting a sense of movement and energy. If you like this painting, you might also want to explore the work of James McNeill Whistler (American, 1834–1903).

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Artist

James McNeill Whistler

James Abbott McNeill Whistler 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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