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Venice

James McNeill Whistler

1801

crayon

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Impressionism Realism Early 19th Century

Dominant colour

Venice is a 1801 crayon by James McNeill Whistler, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: James McNeill Whistler
When & what style?: 1801 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This sketch shows a quiet waterfront scene with simple lines. A few buildings line the shore, their shapes loose and sketchy. The water is calm, with tiny strokes suggesting gentle waves, and a lone sailboat sits near the center. The artist used quick, light strokes—almost like a quick pencil sketch—to capture the mood of the place. The focus isn’t on detail but on the overall feeling of the scene. If you like this style, look up Whistler, James McNeill next.