“The Blacksmith” by James McNeill Whistler (1895–96) is a public-domain (CC0) artwork, free to view, download and reuse for any purpose. It is catalogued from the open collection of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

The Blacksmith

The Blacksmith

TitleThe Blacksmith
ArtistJames McNeill Whistler
Date1895–96 19th century
MediumTransfer lithograph with stumping; second state of three (Chicago); printed in black ink on cream laid paper
ClassificationPrints
Holding institutionThe Metropolitan Museum of Art
Credit lineGift of Paul F. Walter, 1985
RightsPublic domain (CC0)

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Updated 2026-09-06