Steps, Gray’s Inn c. 1887 - 1892

"Steps, Gray’s Inn" (c. 1887 - 1892) is an etching by American-born artist James Abbott McNeill Whistler, known for his distinctive style of painting and printmaking. This piece captures a casual moment in a London park, depicting figures in the foreground and a series of steps leading up a hill. The etching's loose lines and subtle tonal contrasts showcase Whistler's unique approach to capturing the essence of everyday life. The work's simplicity and its focus on atmospheric details reflect the artistic sensibilities of Impressionism and the broader movement of Realism.