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Justice Walk - Chelsea, by James McNeill Whistler, ink, 1887

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Overview

Justice Walk - Chelsea is a 1887 ink by James McNeill Whistler, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?
James McNeill Whistler
When & what style?
1887 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?
National Gallery of Art

About this work

This painting depicts a serene scene of a woman and children in front of a building. The woman stands in the doorway, while the children play in the street. The building's facade features several windows and a sign that reads "C.W. Brett & Carriage." The atmosphere is calm, with the woman and children engaged in their activities. In the background, the building's architecture and the street scene are rendered in detail. The artist's use of light and shadow adds depth to the composition. For more information on the artist behind this work, explore the art of Whistler, James McNeill.

About the artist

Portrait of James McNeill Whistler
Artist

James McNeill Whistler

James Abbott McNeill Whistler was an American painter in oils and watercolor, and printmaker, active during the American Gilded Age and based primarily in the United Kingdom.

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