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The Shoemaker

James McNeill Whistler

National Gallery of Art

The image is a sketch depicting two individuals. One person is seated, visible from the knees up in a side profile position with a neutral expression. They have abundant hair framing their face, wear a long-sleeved garment, and have objects on a table nearby. The other person stands behind, partially visible in profile, with hair styled away from their face and wearing a dress with long sleeves. They lean on a chair back, appearing to observe the seated individual or the surroundings. The background suggests an interior setting with faint outlines of walls and furniture.

Artwork Details

Date
1896
Medium
lithograph in black on wove paper
Dimensions
4301 × 3465 px
Public Domain
Yes
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