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A Child on a Couch, No. 2

James McNeill Whistler

Cleveland Museum of Art

The image depicts A Child on a Couch, No. 2 by James McNeill Whistler. The drawing is on a rectangular piece of paper with rough edges and a few creases. The paper is a light brown color with darker brown spots scattered throughout. A child is sitting on a couch with their head resting on their hands. The child is wearing a dress with a collar, and their hair is pulled back. The couch appears to have a high back and is drawn with simple lines. The background is minimal, with some faint scribbles and lines suggesting a wall or other surroundings. The overall style of the drawing is simple and sketchy, with bold lines and minimal shading. The drawing is done in pencil or charcoal. The image is somewhat blurry and lacks fine details.

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1263 × 828 px
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