1895
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The Smith's Yard is a 1895 ink by James McNeill Whistler, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
The painting, "The Smith's Yard," depicts a serene scene of a yard with a horse standing in the center, facing away from the viewer. The horse is positioned in front of a building, with a person standing to its left. The atmosphere is calm, with the horse and person seemingly engaged in a quiet moment. In the background, the building provides a subtle context to the scene, while the horse and person remain the focal points. The overall mood of the painting is one of tranquility, inviting the viewer to step into the peaceful world of the yard. For more on the artist behind this work, explore the art of Whistler, James McNeill.
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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