The Thames 1896

"The Thames" is an etching by American artist James Abbott McNeill Whistler, created in 1896. The artwork features a view of the River Thames in London, with a hazy atmosphere and soft light. Whistler's use of subtle tones and atmospheric effects evokes a sense of tranquility and evokes the beauty of the everyday urban landscape. This etching showcases Whistler's signature style, known as "Nocturne" where the viewer is invited to experience the artist's impression of the scene. The etching, part of his larger Thames series, is currently held in the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.