Eagle Wharf 1859

"Eagle Wharf" (1859) is an etching by American artist James Abbott McNeill Whistler (1834–1903) depicting a scene of the Thames River, with the London cityscape in the distance. The work features a lone figure sitting on a timber platform in the foreground, creating a sense of solitude and contemplation. This etching is representative of Whistler's early career and marks his exploration of a more realistic style, moving away from his earlier portraiture. The etching captures the industrial nature of the London landscape, highlighting the importance of the river in the city's economic life.