Created on 2024-01-26

This is an etching depicting a riverside scene. On the left, there is a prominent church or cathedral with a tall spire, which stands out as a significant feature on the skyline. To the right of the cathedral, a bridge spans the width of the river, with multiple arches visible. In the foreground, running horizontally across the image, is the river. The river is lively with various boats. Closer to the bottom edge, two figures are in a small rowboat, one seems to be rowing while the other is seated facing them. Further out on the river, there are sailboats with their sails unfurled, catching the wind. The far bank of the river is lined with structures of varying sizes and shapes, suggesting a populated urban waterfront. Throughout the scene, the artist has used hatching and cross-hatching techniques to create texture and shading, which adds depth and a sense of movement to the water and sky. In the bottom left corner, the artist's signature "Whistler 1859" is inscribed, indicating that this work was created by Whistler in the year 1859. The etching has a sense of calmness and is likely to represent a European city from the mid-19th century.

Created on 2024-03-30

The image appears to be an etching or engraving depicting a cityscape along a body of water, likely a river or harbor. In the foreground, there are small boats and people in a rowing boat. Further in the distance, there are larger ships and various architectural structures, including a prominent tower or spire. The overall scene has a hazy, atmospheric quality, giving it a sense of depth and distance. The style and technique suggest this is an artistic rendering rather than a photographic depiction.