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Savoy Pigeons

James McNeill Whistler

National Gallery of Art

The image is a drawing of an urban scene with an elevated view. The scene shows a curving path leading to a bridge in the background. There are buildings and structures sketched in the distance under a lightly clouded sky. The drawing uses soft lines and shading, creating an impressionistic effect. The color palette is monochromatic, with shades of gray on a cream-colored background. Two small figures can be seen walking along the path.

Artwork Details

Date
1896
Medium
lithograph in black on laid paper
Dimensions
3499 × 4970 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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