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Father and Son

James McNeill Whistler

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of an industrial or work scene. The image shows two figures engaged in manual labor, likely around machinery. The drawing is made with loose lines using charcoal or graphite on paper. The background and details are suggested rather than explicitly drawn. The focus is on capturing the movement and posture of the figures. The overall atmosphere is one of active engagement within an industrial context.

Artwork Details

Date
1895
Medium
lithograph in black on laid paper
Dimensions
3465 × 4702 px
Public Domain
Yes
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