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Clothes Exchange, No.I

James McNeill Whistler

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of an urban street scene. The image captures a busy street flanked by buildings on both sides. The street is bustling with activity, with various figures depicted in the foreground and midground. There are simple line drawings of animals walking along the street. The details are rendered in delicate and sketchy lines. The top right includes some signage.

Artwork Details

Date
1887
Medium
etching and drypoint on laid paper
Dimensions
4959 × 3332 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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