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The Village Sweet-Shop

James McNeill Whistler

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a sketch of multiple children gathered in the entrance of a rustic building. The children's bodies are partially shown, some standing and others crouching or sitting. Facial features are not detailed, but their heads are outlined. The children wear simple clothing. The setting is outdoors with a pebble-strewn ground. Next to the children, there is a wooden plank leaning against the wall with a small, gridded window filled with objects. The background is minimalistic focusing on wooden elements and wall texture.

Artwork Details

Date
1887
Medium
etching on laid paper
Dimensions
4413 × 3076 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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