Bead Stringers by James McNeill Whistler. Sepia-toned etching on paper. Depicts three people inside a room; one on far left sitting on a chair with hands raised; one in center behind a table with a baby; one on far right standing. The room has a large archway; rectangular window above with four panes; shuttered window behind table. Loose sketchy lines; detailed facial features minimal. Small rectangular paper strip at bottom center with text. Background has aged paper texture; darker spots; smudges; white border.
Artwork details
- Dimensions:
- 606 × 893 px
- Museum record:
- View original
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