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The Little Velvet Dress

James McNeill Whistler

National Gallery of Art

This image shows a side view of a woman standing. She has fair skin, a small mouth, and a slightly pointed nose. Her hair is in a bun, and she wears a long, dark dress with textured details near the neck. The image has a textured background with loose lines, and there are no visible accessories or objects.

Artwork Details

Date
1873
Medium
drypoint on laid paper
Dimensions
3287 × 4457 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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