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The Little Mast, by James McNeill Whistler, ink, 1880

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Overview

The Little Mast is a 1880 ink by James McNeill Whistler, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?
James McNeill Whistler
When & what style?
1880 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?
National Gallery of Art

About this work

This etching shows a small mast standing on a cobblestone street, surrounded by old buildings. People are walking and standing around, and there's a large ship in the background. The artist used a lot of lines and shading to create depth and texture in the scene. The mast is tall and thin, and it stands out against the busy street. The artist who created this etching is 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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