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Sketch of William E. Henley

James McNeill Whistler

National Gallery of Art

The image is a sketch of a man's upper body displayed in an expressive style. The man is seated, facing slightly sideways. He has a bearded face with a thick moustache and full beard, short tousled hair, and is depicted wearing what seems like a jacket or overcoat. No specific accessories or objects are shown. The background is blank to highlight the figure. The artist's initials or signature is in small writing at the bottom of the image.

Artwork Details

Date
1896
Medium
lithograph in black on laid paper
Dimensions
3476 × 4869 px
Public Domain
Yes
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