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La Marchande de Moutarde

James McNeill Whistler

National Gallery of Art

The image shows two women in a rustic interior or shop. The woman on the left is holding a large round object in both hands, while the woman on the right is leaning forward to receive it. Both women are wearing head coverings and long dresses. The background features shelves with jars and containers. The doorway is framed with textured stone or brickwork.

Artwork Details

Date
1858
Medium
etching in dark brown on laid paper
Dimensions
2685 × 4679 px
Public Domain
Yes
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