James Abbott McNeill Whistler. 1834-1903.
Rotherhithe (Originally published as Wapping). 1860. Etching. Kennedy 66.iii. 10 5/8 x 7 5/8 (sheet 14 1/4 x 8 5/16). Series: "Sixteen Etchings or Scenes on the Thames and Other Subjects." (Thames Set). Illustrated: Guichard, British Etchers, 1850-1940; Keppel, The Golden Age of Engraving; Salaman, The Great Painter-Etchers from Rembrandt to Whistler and Modern Masters of Etching: Whistler. A rich impression printed on cream laid paper with a rampant winged horse countermark with the letters 'P F'. Paper loss in the top right and lower left corners, well away from the image; otherwise excellent condition. Signed in the plate. Price upon request.
Rotherhithe was made on the balcony of the Angel Inn at Rotherhithe, looking northwest toward the City; the dome of St. Paul's is visible on the horizon at the far left.
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