Long Lagoon

1880

James McNeill Whistler

Associated Names
James McNeill Whistler

Artist, American, 1834 - 1903

The image depicts a seascape with the horizon positioned about one-third of the way from the top. The view shows an expansive water surface with several tall masted ships on the horizon and a distant cityscape with recognizable landmarks. The artwork features linear brushstrokes or etches, creating a minimalist and sketch-like quality. The color palette is subdued, with soft sepia tones suggesting an aged photograph or a faint wash of color. The composition is sparse, emphasizing the tranquil atmosphere of the scene. The scene includes wooden posts and a small boat in the water.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching and drypoint on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Mr. and Mrs. J. Watson Webb in memory of Mr. and Mrs. H.O. Havemeyer

  • Dimensions

    plate: 15.24 x 22.7 cm (6 x 8 15/16 in.)
    sheet (includes tab with signature): 16.99 x 22.86 cm (6 11/16 x 9 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1942.15.20

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    MacDonald 2012, no. 203, i/ii

  • Series Title

    Venice, a Series of Twenty-six Etchings

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Collection of Mr. James Watson Webb [1884-1960] and Mrs. Electra Havemeyer Webb [1888-1960], Los Angeles and Vermont; gift to NGA 1942.

Associated Names

Bibliography

1910

  • Kennedy, Edward G. The Etched Work of Whistler. New York: Grolier Club, 1910, no. 203, 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. 215, no state listed.

Inscriptions

on tab: butterfly 'imp.'

Wikidata ID

Q64958870

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