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The Draped Figure, Back View

James McNeill Whistler

National Gallery of Art

The image is a sketch depicting a person from the back. The person is standing and slightly turned to the left. Their face is not visible, but some hair and a portion of the side of the face can be seen. The person is wearing a long garment that extends to their feet, detailed with light lines indicating folds and creases. There are no visible accessories or objects in their hands. The background is filled with shaded cross-hatching lines, contrasting with the lighter figure.

Artwork Details

Date
1893
Medium
lithograph in black on laid paper
Dimensions
3453 × 4903 px
Public Domain
Yes
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