1858
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
La Marchande de Moutarde is a 1858 ink by James McNeill Whistler, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This etching shows a woman standing in a dimly lit shop doorway. She’s holding a jar and a cloth, with a mustard sign above her head. The background is packed with tiny lines and textures, making the scene feel busy and rough. The artist used shading and scratches to create depth, focusing on everyday life. This style was common in prints of the time. If you like this, check out etching to see how artists use ink and metal plates to make prints.
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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