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The Reprimand

Walter Shirlaw

1882

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Impressionism Realism Late 19th Century

Dominant colour

The Reprimand is a 1882 ink by Walter Shirlaw, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Walter Shirlaw
When & what style?: 1882 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This sketch shows a small, dim room with two people. The woman stands stiffly in a long coat, holding a fan. The older man sits in a chair, wearing a hat and holding a cane. Behind them, shelves hold jars and a lamp, while a coat hangs on a hook. The artist used quick, rough lines to show texture—like the woman’s fabric or the wall’s grain. The scene feels tense, like a quiet argument. Next, look up etching to see how artists like Shirlaw carved into metal plates to make prints.