The Smith's Yard

James McNeill Whistler, 1895

This is a drawing of a stable with horses. The image shows a rustic stable with two horses near the entrance. One horse is partially turned towards the viewer, while the other is facing inward. The scene is depicted in soft pencil or charcoal strokes. Inside the stable, there is a darkened interior contrasting with the lighter exterior. Other elements like barrels or small objects can be seen, outlining the daily life and work in the stable. The drawing communicates a sense of peaceful rustic life through its attention to detail and shading.
Artist
James McNeill Whistler
Date
1895
Type
Print
Medium
lithograph in black on laid paper
Dimensions
19.1 × 15.8 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

This is a drawing of a stable with horses. The image shows a rustic stable with two horses near the entrance. One horse is partially turned towards the viewer, while the other is facing inward. The scene is depicted in soft pencil or charcoal strokes. Inside the stable, there is a darkened interior contrasting with the lighter exterior. Other elements like barrels or small objects can be seen, outlining the daily life and work in the stable. The drawing communicates a sense of peaceful rustic life through its attention to detail and shading.

James McNeill Whistler