Drury Lane Rags

James McNeill Whistler, 1888

The image shows a storefront from an elevated viewpoint, focusing on the front of a building. The background is minimally depicted, with a few architectural details suggesting a street. The lines are precise and minimal, with a soft color palette dominated by yellows, blues, and greys. Figures, including a child and adults, are near the entrance. In the distance, other buildings are faintly outlined. The background is simple, emphasizing the storefront and figures.
Artiste
James McNeill Whistler
Datation
1888
Catégorie
Estampe
Technique
hand-colored lithograph in black on wove paper
Dimensions
14,7 × 16 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Domaine public, CC0

Description de l’image

The image shows a storefront from an elevated viewpoint, focusing on the front of a building. The background is minimally depicted, with a few architectural details suggesting a street. The lines are precise and minimal, with a soft color palette dominated by yellows, blues, and greys. Figures, including a child and adults, are near the entrance. In the distance, other buildings are faintly outlined. The background is simple, emphasizing the storefront and figures.

James McNeill Whistler