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

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George Washington Whistler's grave

Technique


                    George Washington Whistler's grave, Library of Congress
George Washington Whistler's grave, Library of Congress

It was drawn using a fine pen nib. Curving and broken lines, dots, squiggles and zigzag lines, give a lively impression of the scene.

Conservation History

The paper was folded, the drawing being on the first side, and a couple of lines on the fourth side. The sheet is slightly stained.

Last updated: 12th December 2018 by Margaret