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The Unsafe Tenement

James McNeill Whistler

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts an old, rustic building with a worn facade, viewed from an angle to emphasize its structure. The color palette consists of sepia and brown tones, with cross-hatched and linear brushstrokes adding depth and texture. The building has a roughly thatched roof, and a small animal is resting on the ground near an open doorway. A child in a dress stands near an adult figure, with roof peaks and mountains in the distance.

Artwork Details

Date
1858
Medium
etching on laid Japanese paper
Dimensions
4803 × 3410 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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