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Venus

James McNeill Whistler

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a person lying on their side. They are reclined against draped fabric or pillows. The person has long, wavy hair and closed eyes. They are unclothed, with draped fabric around them. The background is loosely sketched with additional fabric and drapery. The image is rendered in a monochromatic tone with shading techniques emphasizing the figure and textiles.

Artwork Details

Date
1859
Medium
etching and drypoint on wove paper
Dimensions
4917 × 3405 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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