Amsterdam, from the Tolhuis

Accession Number
1954/1.352

Title
Amsterdam, from the Tolhuis

Artist(s)
James Abbott McNeill Whistler

Artist Nationality
American (North American)

Object Creation Date
1863

Medium & Support
etching, printed in black ink on laid paper

Dimensions
8 5/16 x 13 1/4 in. (21 x 33.6 cm)

Credit Line
Bequest of Margaret Watson Parker

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.

Primary Object Classification
Print

Collection Area
Western

Rights
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Keywords
Amsterdam
clouds
seascapes
ships
water

& Author Notes

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