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La Fruitière de la rue de Grenelle

James McNeill Whistler

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a scene in front of a shop. The drawing depicts an entrance to a shop or café with shelves visible through the windows, filled with various objects or goods. At the forefront, there is a figure resembling a woman standing near a basket or cart, with a barrel or similar container beside her. Two animals resembling dogs are present, with one sitting and the other sniffing the ground. The background includes a partially visible window with some ornamental details, and the word "VINS" is written on one surface. The lines are casual, capturing the atmosphere of a street scene.

Artwork Details

Date
1894
Medium
lithograph in black on laid paper
Dimensions
3265 × 5127 px
Public Domain
Yes
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