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Little Market Place, Tours, by James McNeill Whistler, ink, 1888

Little Market Place, Tours

James McNeill Whistler

1888

ink

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Little Market Place, Tours is a 1888 ink by James McNeill Whistler, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?
James McNeill Whistler
When & what style?
1888 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?
National Gallery of Art

About this work

This etching shows a small market place, with people gathered around stalls. The scene is set in a city, with buildings visible in the background. The artist has used a range of techniques to create a sense of depth and texture in the image. The etching is detailed, with intricate lines and shading that give the scene a sense of life and energy. If you're interested in learning more about this style of art, you might want to look into the Impressionism movement.

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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