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Garden

James McNeill Whistler

National Gallery of Art

The image shows an architectural structure, possibly an entrance of a building, as seen from the outside. There is an open area with stairs leading up to a doorway. A person is seated at the bottom of the stairs with their feet in a water-like surface. Further up, two figures can be seen standing within a shadowy archway. The brushstrokes are delicate and sketch-like, with fine lines creating a textured effect. The color palette is monochromatic warm sepia. The walls around the doorway are rough and overgrown.

Artwork Details

Date
1880
Medium
etching and drypoint on laid paper
Dimensions
3466 × 4424 px
Public Domain
Yes
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