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The Embroidered Curtain

James McNeill Whistler

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a detailed façade of a row of buildings. The scene shows a street view with architectural elements like large windows, doors, and ornamental details on the building exteriors. A sign reading "Water de Vuur" is visible. The lower part of the drawing shows a reflection of the structures above. The texture of the drawing is rich and etched, giving a historical and atmospheric feel.

Artwork Details

Date
1889
Medium
etching and drypoint in brown on laid paper
Dimensions
3309 × 4947 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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