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The Little Mast

James McNeill Whistler

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a busy street scene near a waterfront. People and dogs are visible on the cobblestone street, with ships docked in the distance. The horizon, ships, and buildings are depicted with precise, delicate etching lines. The color palette is monochromatic, with sepia tones. The sky features lightly sketched clouds.

Artwork Details

Date
1880
Medium
etching and drypoint in dark brown on laid paper
Dimensions
3443 × 4880 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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