The Winged Hat

James McNeill Whistler

Cleveland Museum of Art

The Winged Hat by James McNeill Whistler. A woman sits in a chair wearing a hat with a feather, the hat has a wide brim and appears to be decorated. The woman's dress has a high neckline and puffed sleeves. The woman faces slightly to the left with one leg crossed over the other. The drawing is in shades of gray on a beige background. The woman's right arm is bent at the elbow and her hand is near her waist. The chair has a back and appears to have four legs. The drawing style is impressionistic with visible lines and shading. The image is a portrait of one person. The overall mood is calm and serene.