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Hotel Lallement, Bourges

James McNeill Whistler

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a scene outside a building with architectural elements, figures, and chickens. The view is from a slight distance and at eye level. The lines are fine and linear, typical of an etching technique. The color palette is neutral, with ink on paper giving it an earthy, monochromatic appearance accentuating light and shadow. There is a woman holding a child, a small child near a bench, and an ornate building with decorative details to the right.

Artwork Details

Date
1888
Medium
etching and drypoint in dark brown on laid paper
Dimensions
5225 × 3231 px
Public Domain
Yes
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