Limehouse

Whistler, James McNeill, 1834-1903 · 1859

A large barge, partly decked over, is moored in front of a warehouse at the right, beyond which extends a row of Thames-side buildings. Out in the river are three posts supported by braces, beyond which are numerous boats--one with sail partly unfurled. In the distance are sheds and shipping. A man stands in the doorway of the warehouse; another is at work on the barge; a woman descends steps of a building beyond; three people are seen on the boats. On the barge, at the right, "Whistler, 1859."