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The Marketplace, Vitré

James McNeill Whistler

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a market scene. The image shows a marketplace with figures gathered around market stalls. The figures appear to be engaging in activities typical of a marketplace. Some figures are positioned beneath tent-like structures that serve as market stalls. In the background, there are outlines of windows and parts of buildings, creating a sense of an urban environment. The drawing is executed in a loose, sketch-like manner with minimal details, focusing on capturing the energy and busyness of the scene.

Artwork Details

Date
1893
Medium
lithograph in black on laid paper
Dimensions
3452 × 4892 px
Public Domain
Yes
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