Father and Son
1895
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1895
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This lithograph shows two men, one slightly bent near an unseen person, the other leaning in. The lines are loose but sure. Faces are blurred so you focus on their postures. Whistler made many prints like this. The soft edges and empty space make the scene feel quiet and private. Try looking up lithography to see how artists draw on stone.
