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Confidences in the Garden

James McNeill Whistler

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts two individuals standing closely together with their backs to the viewer. The person on the left is wearing a long dress and appears to have their head turned to the right. The person on the right is head-turned toward the left and is wearing a hat and a long coat or dress. Both individuals seem to be embracing or engaged in conversation. Surrounding them are delicately drawn plants and flowers, suggesting a garden setting. In the background, there is a sketched structure resembling a building wall with architectural details like a large arch-like feature and a column or vertical beam supporting an overhead element. The overall ambiance of the image is serene and soft, created by the light, sketchy lines.

Artwork Details

Date
1894
Medium
lithograph in black on laid paper
Dimensions
3377 × 5037 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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