Artwork
The Traghetto
The Traghetto is a print by the Impressionist artist James McNeill Whistler. It dates from 1880 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
- Accession no.
- 1942.764
- Credit line
- Bequest of John L. Severance
About this work
Overview
The Traghetto is a print by James McNeill Whistler, created in 1880. It is part of the collection at The Cleveland Museum of Art.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a serene scene featuring a traghetto, a small boat, floating on water. The boat is centered, with buildings and trees lining the shore in the background, evoking a sense of calmness.
Technique & Style
Whistler used a range of colors to capture the scene, from deep blues and greens for the water to warm tones for the buildings and trees, creating a tranquil 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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