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The Tyresmith

James McNeill Whistler

National Gallery of Art

This is an interior drawing of a blacksmith shop. The sketch shows the workshop with workers and equipment, along with decorations on the walls. The composition guides the eye through an open passage, portraying a sense of activity and depth in the space.

Artwork Details

Date
1890
Medium
lithograph in black on wove paper
Dimensions
3532 × 4367 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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