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Staircase

James McNeill Whistler

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of an interior space with a staircase, columns, and decorative elements. The hallway leads towards the staircase at the center. The staircase is detailed, and there are vertical lines from columns. Decorative elements are visible on the right, with circular and flowing lines suggesting artwork. The foreground has light floor tile patterns. The drawing is created with pencil strokes and plays with light and shadow.

Artwork Details

Date
1891
Medium
lithograph in black on laid paper
Dimensions
3465 × 4367 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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