"The Limehouse" is an etching by James McNeill Whistler depicting a view of the Thames riverfront in the Limehouse district of London, showcasing the artist's masterful handling of light and atmospheric effects. Whistler's delicate linear work and strategic use of blank paper create a sense of misty riverine atmosphere characteristic of his Thames series produced in the 1850s and 1860s. The print demonstrates Whistler's pioneering approach to etching as a fine art medium, emphasizing tonal subtlety and compositional restraint over narrative detail.