The rag gatherers

Whistler, James McNeill, 1834-1903 · 1858

In the far corner of a gloomy room, with rough flooring and ceiling of heavy beams--seen through an irregular doorway--are a small table and a bed, above which are a cupboard and shelves. High on a wall at the left of the doorway hang two empty bags. Without, at the left, are a pot and a basin, and at the right is a basket, which casts a shadow on the outer wall. On the wall, above the basket, "Whistler."