Salute Dawn

1879/1880

James McNeill Whistler

Associated Names
James McNeill Whistler

Artist, American, 1834 - 1903

The image shows a city skyline across a body of water. The structures of the city meet the water, with buildings and ships. The skyline displays tall spires and domes. Delicate lines depict the scene resembling a sketch, with minimalistic detailing. The color palette is various shades of brown, giving an antique look. Linear strokes represent water with subtle movement.

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Artwork overview


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. 215, iii/iv.

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. 207, state iii/iv.

Inscriptions

on plate: (butterfly); on tab: (butterfly) imp; lower left on the verso: Whistler (upside down and underlined)

Watermarks

none

Wikidata ID

Q64958889

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