The Barber's (The Barber's Shop, Chelsea) — James McNeill Whistler | DiscoverArt

James McNeill Whistler

The Barber's (The Barber's Shop, Chelsea)

[1886–95]

Etching and drypoint, printed in black ink on ivory laid paper; first state of two (Glasgow)

16.3 × 24 cm (6.4 × 9.4 in)

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