The Slipper

James McNeill Whistler

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a sketched person in a reclining position, partially visible from the shoulders upward, lying on their side with their head propped up by an arm. The person's hair is long and wavy, cascading around their face, which is shown in profile with closed eyes. They are wearing a loose piece of clothing, possibly a robe or nightgown. In their hand, they seem to be holding an object resembling a book. The background includes drapery lines and a softly shaded area, with a slipper visible on the floor near the bed or couch.