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La Belle Dame endormie

James McNeill Whistler

National Gallery of Art

The drawing depicts a person seated and slightly reclined, with their head leaning against an armrest or pillow on their left side. The person's eyes are closed, and their hair is short and slightly messy. They are wearing a long dress or robe that covers most of their legs. The surroundings show minimalistic elements, including a hint of drapery and faint sketch lines indicating some furnishings. The background is plain and unadorned, directing focus to the individual.

Artwork Details

Date
1894
Medium
lithograph in black on laid paper
Dimensions
3488 × 4803 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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