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Street at Saverne

James McNeill Whistler

1858

ink

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Impressionism Realism Early 19th Century Cityscape Street

Dominant colour

Street at Saverne is a 1858 ink by James McNeill Whistler, a Impressionism work, depicting Street, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: James McNeill Whistler
When & what style?: 1858 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This etching shows a quiet street in Saverne, France. Narrow buildings line a sloped road. A lone figure walks near the center. A horse stands tied by a post. Whistler carved this scene in 1858. He used etching, a way to scratch lines into metal plates. The lines create soft shadows and sharp details alike. Drypoint adds texture here, making the scene feel real. It’s not flashy. But it shows how simple scenes can feel deep.

About the artist

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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