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The Smithy

James McNeill Whistler

Cleveland Museum of Art

The Smithy by James McNeill Whistler: An interior scene depicts a dimly lit room with a slanted roof and a large window on the left side, divided into multiple panes. The room appears to be a workshop or smithy with various tools scattered on the floor and on a table. The walls are not clearly defined, and a pile of hay or material is stacked on the right side. The artwork features a sepia tone with darker shading at the top, gradually lightening towards the bottom. The image has a rough texture, suggesting it may be an etching or drypoint print. The artwork appears to be mounted on a white background.

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1112 × 893 px
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