The Landing Stage, Cows
Classification
Department
Smithsonian Collection
Museum
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Credit
Gift of Charles Lang Freer
Accession Number
F1904.455
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About this artwork
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Art Historical Context
James McNeill Whistler, an American artist renowned for his innovative approach to printmaking, created "The Landing Stage, Cows" in 1887. Working during a period when etching was gaining renewed appreciation in both Europe and the United States, Whistler often used the medium to explore subtle tonal effects and atmospheric qualities. This print, part of the Smithsonian American Art Museum’s collection, reflects his interest in everyday scenes rendered with delicate line work and a keen sensitivity to light and water. The artwork’s classification as an etching highlights the technique’s abili...