James McNeill Whistler
The Rag Gatherers
1857
Physical Qualities
Etching and drypoint, Sheet: 200 × 124 mm. (7 7/8 × 4 7/8 in.)
Plate: 153 × 89 mm. (6 × 3 1/2 in.)
Credit Line
The George A. Lucas Collection, purchased with funds from the State of Maryland, Laurence and Stella Bendann Fund, and contributions from individuals, foundations, and corporations throughout the Baltimore community
Object Number
1996.48.11635
The Baltimore Museum of Art by purchase, 1996; The Maryland Institute College of Art,
through Henry Walters, Baltimore, by bequest 1909; from George A. Lucas, Paris
through Henry Walters, Baltimore, by bequest 1909; from George A. Lucas, Paris
Susan Dackerman, BMA, "Whistler & Cassatt: Americans Abroad," June 11-Oct. 13, 2003; circulated to The Academy of the Arts, August 10, - October 20, 2004.
Inscribed: Signed and dated in plate: lower right "Whistler / 1858"
Markings: Collector's stamp: verso "M.I. / LUCAS / COLLECTION" (Lugt 1695c)
