DISCOVERART

James McNeill Whistler

The Old Smith's Story

1896
Transfer lithograph; only state (Chicago); printed in black ink on medium weight ivory laid paper
28.1 × 22.5 cm (11.1 × 8.9 in)

SEE IT IN PERSON

Not currently on view

In the collection of The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York · as of July 2026

View at metmuseum.org ↗Plan a visit ↗

Discussion

Be the first to share your thoughts.

Sign in to join the discussion.

Community guidelines

More by James McNeill Whistler

The Violin PlayerThe Violin PlayerGrey and Silver: Old Battersea ReachGrey and Silver: Old Battersea ReachWhistler's MotherWhistler's MotherCoast Scene, BathersCoast Scene, BathersViolet and Silver—The Deep SeaViolet and Silver—The Deep SeaJapanese Woman Painting a Fan (recto)Japanese Woman Painting a Fan (recto)Study for "Arrangement in Grey and Black, No. 2: Portrait of Thomas Carlyle"Study for "Arrangement in Grey and Black, No. 2: Portrait ofNocturne: Blue and Gold—Southampton WaterNocturne: Blue and Gold—Southampton Water

More like this

Emilienne d'Alençon, from Treize LithographiesHenri de Toulouse-Lautrec — Emilienne d'Alençon, from TreizeCover for Les Courtes JoiesHenri de Toulouse-Lautrec — Cover for Les Courtes JoiesSinger at a Café-ConcertHilaire Germain Edgar Degas — Singer at a Café-ConcertSketches of Three SubjectsJean François Millet — Sketches of Three SubjectsCover for Les Courtes JoiesHenri de Toulouse-Lautrec — Cover for Les Courtes JoiesThe BrothersJames McNeill Whistler (American, 1834–1903) — The BrothersThe Tyresmith, from "The Whirlwind"James McNeill Whistler|Thomas Robert Way — The Tyresmith, frAt the Wall, Commune EpisodeLouis Auguste Lepère — At the Wall, Commune Episode