1887
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Saint James's Place, Hounsditch is a 1887 ink by James McNeill Whistler, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows a busy street scene with three big buildings side by side. People walk along the sidewalk, some standing still, others moving. The buildings have large windows, and one has a sign that looks like it might say "M. ECCLES." The drawing is loose and quick, with lots of cross-hatching to show shadows and depth. The artist used a mix of lines to create texture, especially in the windows and clothing. This style was common in etchings of the time. The dark lines stand out against the light paper, making the scene pop. Next, check out etching to see how artists use acid and needles to make prints like this.
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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