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Cameo, No. 1 (Mother and Child)

James McNeill Whistler

Cleveland Museum of Art

A seated woman wearing a long, flowing dress and a head covering. Her hair is pulled back and she is turned to the right. She supports her head on her right hand while her left hand is on her knee. The right leg is slightly bent. The figure's facial features and body are drawn with minimal detail. The background is a plain, light brown color with darker speckles. The drawing is rendered in black lines.

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663 × 893 px
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