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Amsterdam, from the Tolhuis

James Abbott McNeill Whistler

Artwork Details

Amsterdam, from the Tolhuis
1863
James Abbott McNeill Whistler
etching, printed in black ink on laid paper
8 x 13 3/16 in. (21.0 x 33.6 cm); ; ; ;
Bequest of Margaret Watson Parker
1954/1.352

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Subject Matter:

This etching portrays the port of Amsterdam as seen from the city's customs house (Tolhuis).

Physical Description:

Several ships are seen at the near right side. In the distance is a city with many tall masted ships along the edge of the water; above are the lines of blustery clouds.

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