James Abbott McNeill Whistler (1834-1903), Palaces, Brussels

James Abbott McNeill Whistler (1834-1903)
Palaces, Brussels (Kennedy 361, Glasgow 338), 1887
Etching on laid paper with ProPatria watermark, signed in pencil with the butterfly and inscribed 'imp' on the tab, Kennedy's and Glasgow's first state (of 2), before the additional work under the balcony at left.
sheet 8 7/16 x 5 1/2in (21.4 x 14cm)
Footnotes:
Glasgow cites 16 impressions.
Condition Report: with a tiny 1/16in tear in the upper right sheet edge, sheet toned, with soft crease in the upper right corner due to hinging, light-staining, stray pencil notation verso, pale backboard staining, a few specks of foxing.