Thames Warehouses

1859

James McNeill Whistler

Associated Names
James McNeill Whistler

Artist, American, 1834 - 1903

The image shows a harbor scene with detailed etching style. Large multi-masted ships are docked along the water's edge, with tall masts. The view is from a slightly elevated angle, showing small boats on the water and figures engaging in activities. Buildings line the waterfront, with signs indicating businesses like "Rope & Sail Makers" and "Hermitage Coal and Wine." Smokestacks release smoke into the sky on the right side. The overall color palette is in sepia tones.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.8422

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    MacDonald 2012, no. 46, state iii/v

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Henry Harper Benedict [b. 1844], New York, (Lugt 2936). Bought by Lessing Julius Rosenwald [1891-1971], Philadelphia, (Lugt 1760b); gift to NGA, 1943.

Associated Names

Exhibition History

1931

  • Etchings, Lithographs, Original Drawings, and Autograph Letters by James A. McNeill Whistler, The Free Library of Philadelphia, 1931.

Bibliography

1910

  • Kennedy, Edward G. The Etched Work of Whistler. New York: Grolier Club, 1910, no. 38, i/ii.

2012

  • MacDonald, Margaret F., Grischka Petri, Joanna Meacock.James McNeill Whistler: The Etchings, a catalogue raisonné. University of Glasgow on-line website at http://etchings.arts.gla.ac.uk. University of Glasgow, 2012, no. 46, state iii/v.

Inscriptions

on recto lower left: Trial proof / W.35; other illegible inscriptions on the verso; lower right verso: rx

Wikidata ID

Q65021838

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