Rag Pickers, Quartier Mouffetard, Paris

James McNeill Whistler

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts a detailed etching of an interior scene with two figures. One figure is seated on the left side, while the other figure stands on the right side. Both figures are shown from head to toe. The seated figure has long hair and leans slightly forward, while the standing figure wears a wide-brimmed hat and a long coat or cloak. A table with objects is placed between the figures. The room is depicted with textured surfaces, including fabric or tapestry hanging on the walls. The background features textured walls and ceiling beams, creating a rustic interior setting. The etching is intricate, with detailed line work that adds depth to the scene.