Bird-Cages Chelsea

James McNeill Whistler

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a street scene with a building. The view is straight on, showing various architectural details. There is a horizontal structure at the top suggesting part of a building. The drawing technique uses fine and sketchy lines for texture and definition. Figures are depicted loosely, with one standing on the left and a group conversing in the center. In the background, more figures are near a storefront labeled "W. Jones." The color scheme is monochrome, with dark lines on a light background.