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Mairie, Loches

James McNeill Whistler

National Gallery of Art

The image shows an etching of a tall building. The horizon is not visible. The artwork uses fine lines to depict architectural details and figures. A limited color palette is used, mainly in natural tones and dark ink. There are figures near us, with some engaged and leading a child. Another figure sits further to the right. In the distance, the entrance of a building and more faintly depicted figures can be seen. The building has ornate windows and a decorative facade, taking up much of the vertical space.

Artwork Details

Date
1888
Medium
etching and drypoint on laid paper
Dimensions
3064 × 5191 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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