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Fifth of November

James McNeill Whistler

National Gallery of Art

This is a monochrome sketch of figures in a vague outdoor scene. The figures are minimally detailed and appear to be interacting in an undefined space. The background is filled with soft lines suggesting movement or texture.

Artwork Details

Date
1895
Medium
lithograph in black on laid paper
Dimensions
3544 × 4435 px
Public Domain
Yes
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