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Petticoat Lane

James McNeill Whistler

National Gallery of Art

The image is an etching showing three figures - a woman and two children. The woman stands upright with one child beside her and the other seated slightly apart. The woman has her hair styled in a neat bun, while the children have short, tousled hair. They are wearing period-appropriate clothing. The woman appears to be holding a cloth or garment. The background includes a simple architectural element, possibly a window and door with crosshatched shading indicating shadows. The setting suggests an outdoor or courtyard environment with minimal detail.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1886/1888
Medium
etching in dark brown on laid paper
Dimensions
4478 × 3253 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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