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James McNeill Whistler

The Butcher's Dog

1896

Transfer lithograph; fourth state of four (Chicago incorrectly lists both MMA impressions as second states); printed in black ink on medium weight fibrous laid paper

18.1 × 13.1 cm (7.1 × 5.2 in)

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