The Duet 1894

"The Duet," an 1894 etching by American artist James Abbott McNeill Whistler, depicts two figures seated at a piano in an intimate setting. Whistler's signature use of soft, atmospheric lines and a muted palette creates a sense of intimacy and quiet contemplation. The work is a fine example of Whistler's "Nocturne" series, which explored the effects of light and shadow on everyday scenes. "The Duet" captures a fleeting moment of musical collaboration, with the figures' identities obscured by the shadowy atmosphere.