The Dyer

James McNeill Whistler

Cleveland Museum of Art

The Dyer by James McNeill Whistler: A sepia-toned etching depicting a woman standing in front of a building's doorway. The doorway has a semicircular fanlight with radiating lines. The woman wears a long dress and appears to be leaning or bending forward slightly, holding a garment. She stands on a paved area, with a small step leading up to the doorway. The wall around the doorway appears old and weathered, with some textures and marks suggesting age. A small piece of paper with writing is visible at the bottom right corner.