“Wool Carders” by James McNeill Whistler (1879/80) is a public-domain (CC0) artwork, free to view, download and reuse for any purpose. It is catalogued from the open collection of Art Institute of Chicago.

Wool Carders

Wool Carders

TitleWool Carders
ArtistJames McNeill Whistler American, 1834-1903
Date1879/80 19th century
MediumDrypoint in dark brown ink on ivory laid paper
Classificationdrypoint
OriginUnited States United States
Holding institutionArt Institute of Chicago
Credit lineBryan Lathrop Collection
RightsPublic domain (CC0)

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“Wool Carders” is a work by James McNeill Whistler American, 1834-1903, dated 1879/80. It is executed in drypoint in dark brown ink on ivory laid paper and classified as drypoint. This work is in the public domain (CC0), so the image may be downloaded and reused for any purpose without permission (see the licence note below).

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Updated 2026-09-06