Past Exhibition

Prints by James McNeill Whistler

The image depicts a harbor scene with a variety of maritime activities. In the foreground, a figure in a mariner's outfit leans on a wooden rail. To the right, two individuals are rowing a small boat. Larger ships are docked in the background, with ropes and sails visible. Buildings and signs populate the horizon, suggesting a commercial area. The artwork uses a detailed etching technique with a warm monochromatic color palette, evoking history and classicism. The scene is intricate and detailed, capturing the essence of the bustling harbor.
James McNeill Whistler, Black Lion Wharf, 1859, etching on laid paper, Rosenwald Collection, 1943.3.9104

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    Ground Floor, Cafeteria Corridor
The image depicts a harbor scene with a variety of maritime activities. In the foreground, a figure in a mariner's outfit leans on a wooden rail. To the right, two individuals are rowing a small boat. Larger ships are docked in the background, with ropes and sails visible. Buildings and signs populate the horizon, suggesting a commercial area. The artwork uses a detailed etching technique with a warm monochromatic color palette, evoking history and classicism. The scene is intricate and detailed, capturing the essence of the bustling harbor.
James McNeill Whistler, Black Lion Wharf, 1859, etching on laid paper, Rosenwald Collection, 1943.3.9104

Overview: These prints by Whistler came from the Rosenwald collection, with the exception of one print from the Hofer collection.

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