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James McNeill Whistler — Sketch of a Blacksmith

James McNeill Whistler

Sketch of a Blacksmith

1895

Rapid, confident strokes capture the essence of the craftsman's posture and concentration. Printed on Japanese paper, the work emphasizes Whistler's appreciation for both Eastern aesthetics and Western industrial subjects.

Medium
Transfer lithograph in black on ivory Japanese paper
Dimensions

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James McNeill Whistler, Sketch of a Blacksmith, 1895

Rapid, confident strokes capture the essence of the craftsman's posture and concentration. Printed on Japanese paper, the work emphasizes Whistler's appreciation for both Eastern aesthetics and Western industrial subjects.

Medium
Transfer lithograph in black on ivory Japanese paper
Dimensions
10.7 x 8.2 cm
Year
1895
Seen at
Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago, IL

Related themes

Monochrome, Figure Study, American, Sketch, Late 19th Century, Lithograph, Figurative, Blacksmith

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Art Institute of Chicago, Cleveland Museum of Art