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The Smith's Yard

James McNeill Whistler

Cleveland Museum of Art

The Smith's Yard by James McNeill Whistler: A charcoal sketch on beige paper depicting a scene with two horses and two people. The horses are positioned in the center and right side. One horse faces the viewer while the other faces right. The people are on the left. A structure with a sloping roof is in the background. The roof has vertical lines suggesting beams or rafters. A pile of what appears to be hay or tools is on the left. Grass or plants are on the right side. The sketch has a simple and rustic feel.

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Dimensions
810 × 900 px
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