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Two Doorways

James McNeill Whistler

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts a narrow canal lined with buildings. The artist uses detailed etching techniques to create texture and depth. The scene is rendered in sepia tones, giving it a vintage quality. The composition includes an archway with a figure, gondolas in the canal, and densely packed buildings in the background.

Artwork Details

Date
1880
Medium
etching and drypoint in brownish-black ink on laid paper
Dimensions
5003 × 3488 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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