DrawingsAmerican19th century

May Morning Preparations

c. 1849-51

Artists

James Abbott McNeill WhistlerArtist

Classification

Drawings

Medium

Brown ink and watercolor on beige wove paper

Culture

American

Century

19th century

Division

European and American Art

Department

Department of Drawings

Dimensions

7.2 x 8.4 cm (2 13/16 x 3 5/16 in.)

Provenance

J.A.M. Whistler, gift; to classmate at Christ Church Hall, Pomfret, Connecticut (c. 1849-51), by descent; to current owner, loan; to Harvard Art Museums, 2015

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