Black Lion Wharf

This is one of the finest etchings by American artist James Whistler.  This image titled: "Black Lion Wharf" was from his Thames series created in 1859.  This image measures 5  7/8 X 8 3/4 inches. Printed on a laid type paper with watermark.  This is an early printing between state iii/iv of iv.  Very richly inked with extensive plate tone throughout.   Signed and dated within the plate at the right side of the image.  There is small repaired tear in the bottom margin and one in the upper edge of the sheet. Unobtrusive.