The Dyer 1879 - 1880

"The Dyer" is an etching by American artist James McNeill Whistler created in 1879-1880. The artwork depicts a figure, possibly a woman, standing in front of an arched doorway and holding a long piece of cloth. The scene is rendered in a loose and atmospheric style, typical of Whistler's work. The etching is characterized by a limited tonal range and a focus on the interplay of light and shadow, emphasizing the atmospheric qualities of the scene and highlighting the figure's silhouette against the background.