Chelsea Wharf
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Chelsea Wharf

TitleChelsea Wharf
ArtistJames McNeill Whistler
Date1863 19th century
MediumEtching and drypoint, printed in black ink on a brittle fibrous laid Japan; second state of two (Glasgow)
ClassificationPrints
Holding institutionThe Metropolitan Museum of Art
Credit lineGift of William Loring Andrews, 1883, transferred from the Library
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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“Chelsea Wharf” is a work by James McNeill Whistler, dated 1863. It is executed in etching and drypoint, printed in black ink on a brittle fibrous laid japan; second state of two (glasgow) and classified as prints. This work is in the public domain (CC0), so the image may be downloaded and reused for any purpose without permission (see the licence note below).

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