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Shipping at Liverpool, by James McNeill Whistler, 1867

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Overview

Shipping at Liverpool is a 1867 by James McNeill Whistler, a Impressionism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?
James McNeill Whistler
When & what style?
1867 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?
Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

This painting shows a busy harbor scene. There are many boats in the water, with masts and sails. Some people are standing on the shore or on the boats. The painting is done in a realistic style, with attention to detail in the depiction of the boats and the water. The artist has used a range of colors to capture the mood of the scene. The Cleveland Museum of Art holds this painting. If you're interested in more works like this, check out Impressionism.

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