Turkeys

James McNeill Whistler

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of an outdoor scene with architectural features and animals. The image depicts a stone or brick building with a staircase leading up to a doorway, surrounded by a rustic courtyard or garden area. There are sketches of birds scattered throughout the lower portion of the scene. The building is covered with foliage, giving an impression of an old, well-worn structure. The line work is delicate yet confident, conveying a sense of both detail and atmosphere in capturing this setting.