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The Butcher's Dog

James McNeill Whistler

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a street view from a slightly elevated perspective, focusing on the entrance of a shop. The scene includes architectural elements such as columns and arches. The brushstrokes are sketchy and spontaneous, creating a sense of movement. The color palette is monochromatic with black ink on beige paper. A small dog is in front of the shop window, with a couple of figures nearby. In the distance, there are suggestions of rooftops and upper elements of adjacent buildings.

Artwork Details

Date
1896
Medium
lithograph in black on laid paper
Dimensions
3176 × 5293 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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