1896
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The Thames is a 1896 ink by James McNeill Whistler, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This picture shows a quiet river scene with a city in the distance. The water is calm, almost empty, with just a few small boats floating. On the left side, bare trees stand along the shore, while the city across the river has a few tall buildings and a church steeple. The artist used soft black lines to create a dreamy, fuzzy look—like the scene is seen from far away. This style makes everything feel gentle, not sharp or detailed. Next, check out lithography to see how artists like this one made prints with smooth, layered lines.
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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