“Return to Tilbury” by James McNeill Whistler (1887) is a public-domain (CC0) artwork, free to view, download and reuse for any purpose. It is catalogued from the open collection of Art Institute of Chicago.

Return to Tilbury

Return to Tilbury

TitleReturn to Tilbury
ArtistJames McNeill Whistler American, 1834-1903
Date1887 19th century
MediumEtching and drypoint with foul biting in black ink on cream laid paper
Classificationetching
OriginUnited States United States
Holding institutionArt Institute of Chicago
Credit lineGift of Walter S. Brewster
RightsPublic domain (CC0)

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“Return to Tilbury” is a work by James McNeill Whistler American, 1834-1903, dated 1887. It is executed in etching and drypoint with foul biting in black ink on cream laid paper and classified as etching. 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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Updated 2026-09-05