Red House, Paimpol

James McNeill Whistler, 1893

This is a drawing of a historic half-timbered building. The structure depicted in the drawing is characterized by its timber framing and intricate patterns. The building features multiple stories with visible half-timber structures, and the roof is steep. The drawing is minimalistic, with hints of red to highlight architectural details. The sketch is rendered on a beige background with varying line density suggesting depth and perspective.
Artist
James McNeill Whistler
Date
1893
Type
Print
Medium
color lithograph on wove paper
Dimensions
22.7 × 16.2 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

This is a drawing of a historic half-timbered building. The structure depicted in the drawing is characterized by its timber framing and intricate patterns. The building features multiple stories with visible half-timber structures, and the roof is steep. The drawing is minimalistic, with hints of red to highlight architectural details. The sketch is rendered on a beige background with varying line density suggesting depth and perspective.

James McNeill Whistler