The Church of San Giorgio Maggiore 1880

James Abbott McNeill Whistler's pastel drawing, *The Church of San Giorgio Maggiore* (1880), captures the iconic Venetian landmark against a serene, hazy sky. Whistler, known for his atmospheric paintings, emphasizes the interplay of light and color, rendering the church in soft, muted tones against a water surface shimmering with pale blues and greens. The composition, with the church silhouetted against the distant horizon, creates a sense of tranquility and distance, characteristic of Whistler's signature style.