The Lime-Burner (W. Jones, Lime-Burner, Thames Street) — James McNeill Whistler | DiscoverArt

James McNeill Whistler

The Lime-Burner (W. Jones, Lime-Burner, Thames Street)

1859

Etching and drypoint, warm black ink on ivory wove paper; first state of two (Glasgow)

24.8 × 17.8 cm (9.8 × 7 in)

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