Nocturne: Salute

1879

Combining etching and drypoint techniques, Whistler transforms Venice's evening waters into a symphony of reflected light, epitomizing his Nocturne aesthetic in printmaking.

Medium: etching and drypoint

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James McNeill Whistler, Nocturne: Salute, 1879

Combining etching and drypoint techniques, Whistler transforms Venice's evening waters into a symphony of reflected light, epitomizing his Nocturne aesthetic in printmaking.

Medium: etching and drypoint
Year: 1879
Seen at: Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland, OH

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