Landscape with the Horse 1859

"Landscape with the Horse" is an etching created in 1859 by American artist James Abbott McNeill Whistler, known for his contributions to the development of Impressionism. This etching showcases Whistler's early style, featuring a subdued palette and delicate lines. The composition depicts a rural landscape with a pair of horses in the foreground, a group of buildings in the middle distance, and a figure standing on a platform in the background. Whistler's masterful use of etching techniques creates a sense of depth and atmospheric perspective, highlighting the subtle nuances of light and shadow in the scene.