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The Smith's Yard

James McNeill Whistler

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a stable scene with horses and figures. The drawing shows a rustic stable setting, with two horses in the foreground. The horses are sketched with soft lines, emphasizing their muscular structure. In the background, there are figures partially obscured by shadow. The structure of the stable is suggested with minimal lines. The drawing conveys a sense of calm and rural life through its simple line work.

Artwork Details

Date
1895
Medium
lithograph in black on wove paper
Dimensions
2829 × 4000 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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