1880
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The Riva, No.II is a 1880 ink by James McNeill Whistler, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows a busy waterfront scene. People walk along a dock, some climbing stairs up to a row of buildings. Boats are tied up or floating in the water, and a few horses and carts move along the shore. The artist used quick, sketchy lines to show movement and activity. Notice how the artist focused on everyday life rather than polished details. The loose lines and shading create a sense of energy and realism. If you like this style, look into etching to see how artists create prints like this.
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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