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The Baltimore Museum of Art

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The image shows a person sitting with their knees drawn up and arms resting on them. The individual has long, wavy hair and a neutral facial expression. They are dressed in a long, flowing garment with no visible jewelry. The background is textured and the focus is on the person in the drawing.
James McNeill Whistler, Fumette, 1858, etching in black on wove paper, Corcoran Collection, 2015.19.774

Fumette

James McNeill Whistler · 1858 · etching in black on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2015.19.774

The image shows a waterfront scene with two men in dark coats and hats leaning on a railing as they look at the bustling harbor. Small boats are scattered across the river with people paddling in some of them. In the distance, large ships are docked along the harbor with intricate rigging and masts pointing towards the sky. The city structures are faintly outlined in the background. The horizon is not clearly defined, blending into the cityscape. Loose, sketch-like brushstrokes and etching techniques are used to depict movement and an airy atmosphere. The color palette is monochromatic, primarily black and gray, emphasizing depth and the active waterfront.
James McNeill Whistler, The Little Pool, 1861, etching and drypoint in black on laid paper, Corcoran Collection (Museum exchange, 1952), 2015.19.775

The Little Pool

James McNeill Whistler · 1861 · etching and drypoint in black on laid paper ·  Accession ID  2015.19.775