DISCOVERART

James McNeill Whistler

The Piazzetta

1879/80
Etching and drypoint with foul biting in black ink on light green laid paper
25.4 × 17.9 cm (10 × 7 in)

SEE IT IN PERSON

Not currently on view

In the collection of Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago · as of July 2026

View at artic.edu ↗Plan a visit ↗

Discussion

Be the first to share your thoughts.

Sign in to join the discussion.

Community guidelines

More by James McNeill Whistler

The Violin PlayerThe Violin PlayerGrey and Silver: Old Battersea ReachGrey and Silver: Old Battersea ReachWhistler's MotherWhistler's MotherCoast Scene, BathersCoast Scene, BathersViolet and Silver—The Deep SeaViolet and Silver—The Deep SeaJapanese Woman Painting a Fan (recto)Japanese Woman Painting a Fan (recto)Study for "Arrangement in Grey and Black, No. 2: Portrait of Thomas Carlyle"Study for "Arrangement in Grey and Black, No. 2: Portrait ofNocturne: Blue and Gold—Southampton WaterNocturne: Blue and Gold—Southampton Water

More like this

The PiazzettaJames McNeill Whistler (American, 1834–1903) — The PiazzettaPalaces, BrusselsJames McNeill Whistler (American, 1834–1903) — Palaces, BrusSt. James StreetJames McNeill Whistler (American, 1834–1903) — St. James StrCourtyard, BrusselsJames McNeill Whistler (American, 1834–1903) — Courtyard, BrFlower Market, BrusselsJames McNeill Whistler (American, 1834–1903) — Flower MarketA Corner of the Palais RoyalJames McNeill Whistler (American, 1834–1903) — A Corner of tSt. Clements DanesJoseph Pennell — St. Clements DanesEntrance to the Savoy HotelJoseph Pennell — Entrance to the Savoy HotelSt. Clement DanesJoseph Pennell — St. Clement Danes