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La Marchande de Moutarde

James McNeill Whistler

National Gallery of Art

The image shows two people in a doorway or interior space. One person is on the left, facing inward, while the second person is on the right, slightly leaning forward and extending their hands. The person on the left has their hair tied back and is dressed in a long garment. The other person also has their hair tied back and wears a long-sleeved dress. The space includes shelves with containers and pottery. The doorway is framed by textured stone or brick.

Artwork Details

Date
1858
Medium
etching in black on wove paper
Dimensions
1481 × 2519 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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