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The Manager's Window, Gaiety Theatre

James McNeill Whistler

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a street scene from an elevated perspective. The focus is on a large two-story building with ornate windows and foliage on the ledges. Objects diminish in size towards the distance, creating depth. The painting style features sketchy brushstrokes, giving a loose and expressive look. The color scheme is monochromatic with shades of gray on a beige canvas, emphasizing details and textures. People are seen conversing or walking, adding dynamism to the scene.

Artwork Details

Date
1896
Medium
lithograph in black on wove paper
Dimensions
3510 × 4836 px
Public Domain
Yes
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