The Old Swan Brewery, Chelsea
1872
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1872
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The Old Swan Brewery, Chelsea is a 1872 ink by James McNeill Whistler, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows a row of old buildings with slanted roofs and wooden walls. A few people walk near the doors, and a horse-drawn cart sits in front of one building. The lines are simple and quick, like a rough sketch. The paper has a light brown color, and the ink is dark. The artist focused on everyday scenes, not fancy details. The buildings look worn, with uneven roofs and small windows. Next, check out etching to see how artists like Whistler made prints like this.
