Old Westminster Bridge 1859

"Old Westminster Bridge" is an etching created by James Abbott McNeill Whistler in 1859. The print depicts a view of the bridge and the Houses of Parliament in London, with a boat in the foreground and a hazy sky above. Whistler’s distinctive use of line and tonal shading is evident, which creates a sense of atmospheric depth and a melancholic mood. The artwork is a testament to Whistler's fascination with capturing the essence of a scene, rather than simply depicting it realistically.