Detail from The Canal, Amsterdam, 1889, James McNeill Whistler, The Hunterian, University of Glasgow

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The Retort

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The Retort, The Hunterian
The Retort, The Hunterian

A standing nude woman seems to be plucking fruit from a tree, while to right is a child tending a retort. It is not clear if this is intended to be producing soap or cider.

Last updated: 9th December 2020 by Margaret