Mother of Pearl and Silver: The Andalusian — James McNeill Whistler | DiscoverArt

James McNeill Whistler

Mother of Pearl and Silver: The Andalusian

1888(?)-1900

oil on canvas

191.5 × 89.8 cm (75.4 × 35.4 in)

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