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The Barber's Shop in the Mews

James McNeill Whistler

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a storefront. The drawing shows a simple line illustration of a shopfront with an awning and a sign above the door. The sign includes text indicating it may be a hair cutting establishment at a specific address. The windows and structural outlines are outlined with a light, sketchy quality. Shading suggests depth in the shop doorway, with objects hinted at in the windows. The overall style is minimalistic with a focus on the basic structure.

Artwork Details

Date
1896
Medium
lithograph in black on laid paper
Dimensions
3465 × 4401 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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