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Gaiety Stage Door

James McNeill Whistler

National Gallery of Art

The image displays a street scene with people and a horse-drawn carriage. The viewpoint is slightly elevated, capturing the activity of the scene. The focus is on a group near the entrance of a building slightly towards the left. The brushstrokes are sparse and delicate, with sketch-like qualities. The color palette consists of black and white. Figures are positioned near the building's entrance, with a seated figure on the left. In the background, a horse and carriage are visible, suggesting motion.

Artwork Details

Date
1879/1887
Medium
lithograph in black with chine collé on wove paper
Dimensions
4257 × 3510 px
Public Domain
Yes
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