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May 18th (55) (from Sketchbook)

James McNeill Whistler

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a sketchbook page with two black and white sketches. The top sketch depicts a man sitting on a barrel, wearing a jacket and vest, with his legs bent at the knees. He holds a mallet in each hand. The man has short hair and appears to be yelling or screaming with his mouth open and eyebrows furrowed. The background of the sketch is minimal, with some lines suggesting grass or other scenery. The date "May 18th" and the number "55" are written below the sketch. The bottom sketch shows a man in a military-style uniform and hat holding a sword, with a woman beside him holding an umbrella. The background of the page is white, with a gray area around the sketches. A small number "10" is written in the top-right corner of the page.

Artwork Details

Date
1855
Medium
Black ink and graphite on paper
Culture
American
Dimensions
502 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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