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The 'Adam and Eve', Old Chelsea

James McNeill Whistler

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a riverside dock with boats docked along the edge. Buildings line the waterfront with signs such as "Johnson Coal Merchant" and "The Adam and Eve." A figure walks on a pathway, adding scale to the scene. The etching features fine lines for detail and texture, with a monochromatic color palette.

Artwork Details

Date
1878
Medium
etching and drypoint on Asian wove paper
Dimensions
5371 × 3176 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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Palette