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James McNeill Whistler — The Broad Bridge

James McNeill Whistler

The Broad Bridge

1878

Part of Whistler's acclaimed series of London river scenes, this lithograph showcases his ability to capture the industrial poetry of Thames bridges through masterful tonal manipulation.

Medium
Lithotint in brown ink, with scraping, on ivory plate paper
Dimensions

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James McNeill Whistler, The Broad Bridge, 1878

Part of Whistler's acclaimed series of London river scenes, this lithograph showcases his ability to capture the industrial poetry of Thames bridges through masterful tonal manipulation.

Medium
Lithotint in brown ink, with scraping, on ivory plate paper
Dimensions
20.6 x 28.1 cm
Year
1878
Seen at
Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago, IL

Related themes

Nineteenth Century, Monochrome, Atmospheric, Lithotint, Serene, American, Landscape, Brown Tones, Bridge, Tonalism

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Art Institute of Chicago, Cleveland Museum of Art