1861
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Sketching, No. 1 is a 1861 ink by James McNeill Whistler, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
In the painting, a man sits on the right, wearing a hat and coat, holding a sketchbook and pencil. He is positioned in a grassy field, facing a serene body of water that reflects the surrounding landscape. The water's edge is lined with trees and bushes, while a small building stands on the left side of the image. The scene is depicted in a simple, monochromatic color scheme, with the focus on the textures and tones of the natural environment. The artist's use of etching and drypoint techniques creates a sense of depth and detail in the image. This painting is reminiscent of the works of Whistler, James McNeill.
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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