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Whistler with the White Lock

James McNeill Whistler

National Gallery of Art

The image shows thick, overlapping diagonal lines forming a loose grid pattern. Varying intensity of shadow and texture creates an abstract composition, resembling a net or web. Subtle smudges and etchings at the intersections suggest a concealed object, possibly a face or natural formation. The overall arrangement evokes mystery and a sense of peering through a latticework.

Artwork Details

Date
1879
Medium
etching and drypoint on pale green laid paper
Dimensions
2751 × 4056 px
Public Domain
Yes
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