1861
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
The Punt is a 1861 by James McNeill Whistler, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
The painting shows a man in a boat, using a pole to move through calm water. It's a peaceful scene with trees and buildings in the background. The artist used fine lines and cross-hatching to create detail. The simple color palette adds to the calm feeling. The man and boat are the main focus, set against a light background. This work is interesting because of its use of simple lines and shading. To learn more about this style, look at the technique: chiaroscuro.
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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