Le Rhin 1858

"Le Rhin," a pencil sketch created in 1858, is a work by James Abbott McNeill Whistler. The artwork depicts three figures standing on a boat deck. The composition highlights the rough lines of their clothing and the haphazard arrangement of objects in the background, reflecting Whistler's early interest in realism and his fascination with the everyday. The sketch, notable for its quick, gestural lines, showcases Whistler's mastery of capturing the essence of a fleeting moment.