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La Vieille aux Loques

James McNeill Whistler

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a woman seated and hunched over in a sheltered space cluttered with household items. She appears serene with her head slightly bent, wearing a light-colored bonnet and a dark dress or cloak.

Artwork Details

Date
1858
Medium
etching on chine collé
Dimensions
3408 × 4824 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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