Clothes Exchange, No.I
1887
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1887
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This etching shows a woman hanging a man’s coat inside a simple room. A small window lets in faint light. She holds the coat’s collar, her posture calm. Whistler used two printmaking tools here: etching and drypoint. The drypoint lines scratch deep grooves for rich, velvety shadows. The etching carves the outlines. Together they build soft textures and sharp details. His prints often feel quiet and private. See more like this at the National Gallery of Art, Washington.
