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Stéphane Mallarmé

James McNeill Whistler

National Gallery of Art

The image is a monochromatic sketch of a man depicted from the waist up. He is seated, with his body angled slightly to the side and his head turned gently towards the viewer. His facial features include a prominent mustache and a straight gaze, and his hair appears short. He is dressed in what seems to be a jacket, as suggested by the texture and shading, and may have a high-collared shirt under it. The background is plain. There is no visible jewelry or objects being held. The style of the sketch is loose and impressionistic, with the figure blending subtly into the surroundings.

Artwork Details

Date
1892
Medium
lithograph in black with chine collé on wove paper
Dimensions
2897 × 4368 px
Public Domain
Yes
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