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La Rétameuse

James McNeill Whistler

National Gallery of Art

The image is an etching of the upper half of a seated person. Their hands are resting on a surface, and their facial features are defined with shading, showing a serious expression. The person wears a head covering and a loose blouse with textured cuffs. The background is filled with sketchy textures and cross-hatching.

Artwork Details

Date
1858
Medium
etching printed chine collé on wove paper
Dimensions
3142 × 3900 px
Public Domain
Yes
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