Fleur de Lys Passage
1887
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1887
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This etching shows a quiet street scene with tall buildings and a hanging sign that reads "Fleur de Lys Passage." The artist used sharp lines and soft shading to make shadows feel real. Whistler often worked in London. He liked turning ordinary spots into something poetic. You can almost feel the damp air and old brick here. Try looking up Whistler, James McNeill next.
