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Model Draping

James McNeill Whistler

National Gallery of Art

The image is a pencil sketch of a nude figure standing in a partially covered pose. The figure is obscured by a sheer drapery that runs from head to toe, suggesting a concealed stance. The facial features are indistinct, with the head turned slightly to one side, and the hair appears to be loosely drawn atop the head. The sketch focuses mainly on the silhouette of the body through the draped fabric, with minimal clothing details. There are no visible jewelry or objects being held in the image. The background is plain, with no additional elements, allowing focus on the pencil strokes and the primary subject within the linear boundary of the sketch.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1889
Medium
lithograph in black on laid paper
Dimensions
2806 × 5315 px
Public Domain
Yes
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