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Well Sir! (from Sketchbook)

James McNeill Whistler

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white sketch with two large drawings and one small drawing. The top large drawing shows a man standing in a robe. The man has curly hair and a beard. The man faces right and gestures with both hands. Behind him is a table with a bowl on it. Behind the table is a triangle shape. To the right of the table are a bottle and a cup. Under the table is a piece of writing. The bottom large drawing shows a woman in a hat. The woman's head is tilted back and she looks up. Behind her are the top of a candle and a glass. The small drawing shows a man with one hand on his head, the other on his hip. The man wears a hat and a light jacket. Under the drawing are the words, "Well Sir!"

Artwork Details

Date
1854–55
Medium
Black ink and graphite on light buff wove paper
Culture
American
Dimensions
502 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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