Venice 1880

jamesabbottmcneillwhistler

amateur sketch

toned paper

incomplete sketchy

abstract

personal sketchbook

sketchbook drawing

watercolour bleed

watercolour illustration

mixed medium

sketchbook art

watercolor

"Venice" is a quick sketch by American artist James Abbott McNeill Whistler. Completed in 1880, this pastel drawing captures the iconic city's skyline and the gentle shimmer of the water. Whistler is known for his atmospheric landscapes and this work showcases his mastery of subtle tones and expressive lines, capturing a moment of tranquility in the Venetian lagoon.