Mother and Child, No. 2

James McNeill Whistler

National Gallery of Art

The image shows the sketch of a woman seated with her entire body visible. She is depicted sitting on a surface and leaning slightly forward with her face turned to the left. The sketch shows the woman with soft facial features and curly or wavy hair, covered by a wrap or hat. She is wearing a flowing garment, and her arms are wrapped around her knees. The sketch is done in a loose and expressive style with minimal detailing. The background is simple, suggesting a wall or the back of furniture.