The Smith, Passage du Dragon 1894

"The Smith, Passage du Dragon," is a drypoint etching by American artist James Abbott McNeill Whistler, created in 1894. The work depicts a glimpse into a blacksmith's workshop, the figure of the smith visible through an open doorway. Whistler's use of subtle tonal variations and the interplay of light and shadow are characteristic of his "Nocturne" series, evoking a sense of mystery and atmosphere. This etching is part of the Rijksmuseum collection, offering a captivating view into 19th-century Parisian life through the artist's signature aesthetic.