The Piazetta (The Piazzetta) — James McNeill Whistler | DiscoverArt

James McNeill Whistler

The Piazetta (The Piazzetta)

1879–80

Etching and drypoint, printed in black ink on medium weight ivory laid paper; fifth state of nine (Glasgow)

25.4 × 18.1 cm (10 × 7.1 in)

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