Street in Saverne

James McNeill Whistler

1858

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Impressionism Realism Early 19th Century Cityscape street

About this work

You see a quiet street scene with buildings and trees in this etching. The artist used simple lines to create a sense of depth. This was an early work, and it's interesting to see how Whistler experimented with etching techniques, like using open bite or sandpaper ground to get different textures. Check out the technique of etching to learn more about how this was made.