Fumette — James McNeill Whistler | DiscoverArt

James McNeill Whistler

Fumette

1858

Etching; fifth state of five (Glasgow); printed in black ink on thin cream laid Japan paper

16.2 × 10.9 cm (6.4 × 4.3 in)

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