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The Farriers

James McNeill Whistler

National Gallery of Art

The image features a person standing next to a horse. The person is upright, facing slightly to the side, with one hand resting on the horse's back. The facial features of the person are detailed, with a serene expression and short, smooth hair. The person wears a loose garment that reaches the ankles, without any visible jewelry or objects in hand. The background shows a lightly shaded, sketch-like barn environment with an impressionistic style. The sketch is done in pencil or graphite with shading for depth and form.

Artwork Details

Date
1888
Medium
lithograph in black with chine collé on wove paper
Dimensions
3443 × 3621 px
Public Domain
Yes
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