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Rotherhithe, by James McNeill Whistler, ink, 1860

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Overview

Rotherhithe is a 1860 ink by James McNeill Whistler, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?
James McNeill Whistler
When & what style?
1860 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?
National Gallery of Art

About this work

This painting shows two people sitting by a harbor with sailing ships in the background. The people are dressed in old-fashioned clothes and look like they're from a different time. The artist paid attention to the details of their faces and what they're wearing, which makes the scene feel more real. You can learn more about the artist who created this scene by looking up the work of artist: Whistler, James McNeill.

About the artist

Portrait of James McNeill Whistler
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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