Detail from The Canal, Amsterdam, 1889, James McNeill Whistler, The Hunterian, University of Glasgow

 

M.1142
Silver and Blue: Southampton

Artist: James McNeill Whistler
Date: 1887
Collection: State Hermitage Museum, St Petersburg
Accession Number: ОP-42164
Medium: watercolour
Support: white paper tipped down on card
Size: 4 15/16 x 8 3/8" (125 x 212 mm)
Signature: butterfly
Inscription: v.: 'Naval review. Southampton. Blue and Silver'

Silver and Blue: Southampton

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Silver and Blue: Southampton, State Hermitage Museum
Silver and Blue: Southampton, State Hermitage Museum

The Naval Review was held between two major ports on the south coast of England, Portsmouth and Southampton. During the day Whistler made at least three watercolours as well as a set of etchings.

Last updated: 2nd April 2021 by Margaret