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The Little Doorway, Lyme Regis

James McNeill Whistler

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a house facade with people at the entrance. The sketch depicts a building with a simple architectural design. A doorway is centered, flanked by windows. Surrounding the entrance are rectangular windows and few architectural lines. More windows are visible on the right. The lines are loose and impressionistic, focusing on conveying a sense of place. Shading adds subtle depth to the composition.

Artwork Details

Date
1895
Medium
lithograph in black on laid paper
Dimensions
3265 × 5003 px
Public Domain
Yes
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