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At Sea

James McNeill Whistler

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts figures near a structure with poles, potentially on a ship deck. The drawing uses minimalistic and loose lines to outline the forms of a group of figures leaning towards a railing or edge. The structure may be a building or part of a ship. The lines are sparse, focusing on movement and form rather than detail, creating a sense of simplicity and fluidity in the scene.

Artwork Details

Date
probably 1901
Medium
pen and brown ink on wove paper
Dimensions
3016 × 4751 px
Public Domain
Yes
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