The Adam and Eve, Old Chelsea, 1879

This is the well known etching taken from the Thames series by American artist James McNeill Whistler.  The title is The Adam and Eve, Old Chelsea, created in  1879.  This impression is the 3rd state of 3 prior to the cancellation of the plate.  The image measures 6 7/8X11 3/4 inches.  Printed on a thin Japan type sheet.  The artists butterfly monogram upper left center.  A rich impression, very light toning to the sheet.  "The 'Adam and Eve' was a public house by the River Thames in Chelsea, London. It was demolished to make way for the Chelsea Embankment. The view is taken from Old Battersea Bridge."  The Kennedy catalog has this as image number 175.