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The Steps, Amsterdam

James McNeill Whistler

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a waterfront house. The drawing shows an architectural scene with a house by a canal edge, with reflections in the water. The house has various textures like old masonry and hanging fabrics. Stairs lead up to a platform near the entryway. The drawing has intricate details with fine linework to depict reflections and patterns.

Artwork Details

Date
1889
Medium
etching and drypoint in dark brown on Asian tissue, mounted on off-white paperboard
Dimensions
2754 × 3956 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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