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The Smith, Passage du Dragon

James McNeill Whistler

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts a person seated inside a darkened room, partly visible through an open doorway. The person is seated at a table or desk, with the lower half of their body obscured. They appear focused on a task. The person has a short hairstyle and is wearing a dark top. A dog is lying outside the entrance. The background shows the entrance to a building with an arched top and a barred window above the opening. The image conveys a quiet and concentrated atmosphere.

Artwork Details

Date
1894
Medium
lithograph in black on laid paper
Dimensions
2594 × 4000 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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