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The Kitchen

James McNeill Whistler

National Gallery of Art

The image shows the back view of a person in a narrow, dimly-lit room. The person is standing near a small window at the far end of the room. The person's back is visible, with hands out of sight. No facial features or hair details are visible. The person is wearing a long, dark garment. The room has shelves with round, flat objects and jugs or containers. The floor and ceiling have rough, textured lines. Light comes in through the window, illuminating the person's silhouette and the room's walls.

Artwork Details

Date
1858
Medium
etching and drypoint in dark brown on laid paper
Dimensions
3365 × 4936 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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