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James McNeill Whistler

The Riva, No. 1 (The Riva)

1879–80
Etching and drypoint, printed in black ink on medium weight ivory laid paper; fourth state of four (Glasgow)
20.1 × 29.6 cm (7.9 × 11.7 in)

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