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Jo's Bent Head

James McNeill Whistler

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts a sketch of a person with the upper part of their torso shown. The person is sitting with their head slightly bowed forward and facing the front. They have shoulder-length wavy hair. The facial features are softly drawn, with a visible outline of the profile. The person's clothing is loosely sketched, and no additional details are provided. There are no visible accessories or objects in the person's hands. The background is textured and shaded, emphasizing the person's form without any specific details.

Artwork Details

Date
1861
Medium
drypoint on laid paper
Dimensions
7462 × 11069 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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