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The Lime-Burner

James McNeill Whistler

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts a person standing against a large wooden barrel or object. The individual's face is in shadow due to a hat they are wearing, obscuring their facial features. The person appears to have short hair and is dressed casually. They are standing in what looks like a barn or wooden structure, surrounded by wooden beams, ladders, and a rough floor. There are additional ladders and materials like woven baskets nearby. In the background, there is an opening showing more structures or fields. The scene is illustrated in an etching style.

Artwork Details

Date
1859
Medium
etching and drypoint on wove paper
Dimensions
3392 × 4771 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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