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The Little Nurse

James McNeill Whistler

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a woman standing upright with a composed expression, wearing a wide-brimmed hat and a layered dress. Two children are also depicted next to her, wearing similar hats and dresses. The background is blank, and there are no visible accessories or objects.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1886/1888
Medium
etching in dark brown on laid paper
Dimensions
3230 × 4591 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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