Deux Artistes Célèbres de Paris 1858

"Deux Artistes Célèbres de Paris" is a pencil sketch by James Abbott McNeill Whistler created in 1858. The sketch depicts a group of Parisians, including two figures who are likely artists, based on the title. The drawing is characteristic of Whistler's early work, utilizing loose and gestural lines to capture a fleeting moment of Parisian life. Whistler's "Deux Artistes Célèbres de Paris" offers a glimpse into the artistic and social circles of mid-19th century Paris.