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After the Sale, Hounsditch

James McNeill Whistler

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a sketch of several figures. In the center, there is a woman standing with hands on hips. She is wearing a long dress with long sleeves and an apron, with a scarf or head covering. To her right are an adult and two children sitting on a lower level or bench. The adult and children are minimally detailed, with facial features highlighting nose and mouth outlines and short hair. Their clothing is loosely sketched. In the background, there is an abstract representation of a room with rough, expressive lines. The setting appears to be an interior space against a textured background.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1886/1888
Medium
etching on laid paper
Dimensions
4680 × 3410 px
Public Domain
Yes
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