Old Hungerford Bridge
Classification
Department
Smithsonian Collection
Museum
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Credit
Gift of Charles Lang Freer
Accession Number
F1898.325
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About this artwork
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Art Historical Context
**Old Hungerford Bridge** (1861) is a captivating etching by James McNeill Whistler, the American artist renowned for his innovative approach to realism and aestheticism. Capturing the iconic London bridge spanning the Thames River, this print reflects Whistler's fascination with urban landscapes during his time in England. Created early in his career, it belongs to his acclaimed "Thames Set," a series of etchings that showcased the gritty beauty of Victorian London, blending precise observation with subtle atmospheric effects. Whistler's mastery of etching—a intaglio printing process where a...