Boston Public LibraryJames McNeill Whistler (1834-1903). Lithographs, Etchings, and Drawings / American Artists
The Thames towards Erith
Item Information
- Title:
- The Thames towards Erith
- Description:
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In front, at the left, on a broad reach of the Thames, are two rowboats. In the nearest are four men, one of whom is standing. In the boat next beyond are three men. At the center is a man rowing a boat, near which is a sloop with furled sail. At the left, farther away, are other rowboats and boats under sail. At the right is a long shed on a timbered wharf. In the distance, there is a shipping, between low shores, under a cloudy sky. The butterfly, shaded, is near the lower right corner.
- Artist:
- Whistler, James McNeill, 1834-1903
- Date:
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[1877]
- Format:
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Prints
- Genre:
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Drypoints
Marine prints
Cancellation proofs
- Location:
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Boston Public Library
Arts Department - Collection (local):
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James McNeill Whistler (1834-1903). Lithographs, Etchings, and Drawings
- Subjects:
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Boats
Waterfronts
Rivers
- Places:
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England > Greater London (metropolitan area)
England > Thames (river)
- Extent:
- 1 print : drypoint ; plate mark 15 x 23 cm
- Permalink:
- https://ark.digitalcommonwealth.org/ark:/50959/3r076m35f
- Terms of Use:
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No known copyright restrictions.
No known restrictions on use.
- Notes:
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Title from catalogue raisonné.
Kennedy: K. 165
Additional information accompanying item: Included in "Etchings by J. M. Whistler from the cancelled plates."
- Notes (date):
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Date supplied by cataloger.
This date is inferred.
- Notes (citation):
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Kennedy, Edward G. (Edward Guthrie). "The etched work of Whistler ; compiled, arranged and described by Edward G. Kennedy, with an introduction by Royal Cortissoz." Alan Wofsy Fine Arts, 1978, San Francisco.
- Notes (object):
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From an impression from the cancelled plate.
- Identifier:
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17_14_000076
- Barcode:
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36666000099354
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