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The Cap

James McNeill Whistler

Cleveland Museum of Art

The Cap by James McNeill Whistler: A pencil drawing of a woman wearing a cap, depicted from the waist up, facing right; her body turned slightly left. She wears a dress with a high neckline and a cap on her head. The drawing is on a light-colored background with darker shading used to create depth and dimension. The woman's facial features are minimal. Her dress appears to have a cape or shawl draped over her shoulders. The overall style of the drawing is simple and minimalist.

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626 × 893 px
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