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Mother and Child, No. 1

James McNeill Whistler

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a woman sitting and holding a child on her lap. Both the woman and child are depicted with most of their bodies visible. The woman's face is gently sketched, looking down at the child. She has styled hair and is wearing a flowing garment. The child appears unclothed with curly hair. The background is lightly sketched, possibly suggesting an indoor setting with basic furnishings.

Artwork Details

Date
1891/1895
Medium
lithograph in black on laid paper
Dimensions
3566 × 3878 px
Public Domain
Yes
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