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Firelight

James McNeill Whistler

National Gallery of Art

The image is a charcoal or pencil sketch of a person, only showing the upper half of their body. The person is sitting at a slight angle, facing forward. Their facial features are softly rendered, with a focus on the eyes and mouth. Their hair is voluminous and styled loosely. The person is wearing a high-collared garment with minimal detailing. There are no visible accessories or objects. The background is depicted with broad, rough strokes for texture.

Artwork Details

Date
1896
Medium
lithograph in black on laid paper
Dimensions
3476 × 3968 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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