1883
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Old Battersea Bridge is a 1883 ink by James McNeill Whistler, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This image depicts a lithograph of a bridge, with a few people standing on it. The bridge is rendered in black ink on a white background, with bold lines and minimal shading. In the foreground, the water below the bridge is visible, with some ripples and waves. The overall effect is one of simplicity and elegance. The bridge itself appears to be an old, wooden structure, with a flat top and vertical supports. The people on the bridge are shown in various poses, some standing and others sitting. The atmosphere of the image is calm and serene, with a sense of stillness and quiet contemplation. The artist's use of lithography creates a sense of texture and depth, adding to the overall impact of the image. For more information on the artist's technique, explore the world of lithography.
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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