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The Novel: Girl Reading

James McNeill Whistler

National Gallery of Art

The image displays a sketch of a figure in a standing position. The person's head is slightly turned to the side, and facial features are not clearly defined. They are wearing a head covering tied at the back, with the hair obscured. The figure is covered in a loose garment resembling a robe or toga, with detailed fabric folds suggesting movement. No accessories are visible, and the background is plain, emphasizing the figure.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1889
Medium
lithograph in black on laid paper mounted to laid paper
Dimensions
3269 × 4979 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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