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Windows Opposite Hotel, Bourges

James McNeill Whistler

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a close-up view of a facade of an architectural structure, focusing on detailed sketches of two windows set within a textured brick wall. The horizon is not visible. The illustration is rendered with fine, linear, and cross-hatched strokes, highlighting architectural features like sills and archways. The color palette is monochromatic with a sepia tone. The art style suggests a preliminary study of the building's detail with a soft focus on sections.

Artwork Details

Date
1888
Medium
etching on laid paper
Dimensions
2719 × 4134 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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