The Medici Collar

James McNeill Whistler

Cleveland Museum of Art

The Medici Collar by James McNeill Whistler: A pencil sketch of a woman wearing a dress with puffy sleeves and a high, ruffled collar. The woman's hair is pulled back and she has a neutral expression. She is drawn from the waist up, with her hands at her sides. The background is a light gray color with some darker shading around the edges. The overall style is simple and elegant, with a focus on the woman's clothing and facial expression. The sketch appears to be a study or preparatory work, with some rough lines and smudges visible.