1880
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Wheelwright is a 1880 ink by James McNeill Whistler, a Impressionism work, depicting Workshop, held at National Gallery of Art.
You see a man working with wood, surrounded by tools and wheels. He's focused on his work, and the scene is quiet. The etching shows a lot of detail, which is interesting because it was made using a combination of techniques. The artist used a lot of lines and textures to create depth. This was a common way to add detail in etchings during this time period. It's also worth noting that the artist was experimenting with different techniques. Check out the work of artist: 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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