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Nude Standing with Legs Crossed

James McNeill Whistler

National Gallery of Art

The image features a nude figure standing with one hand on the hip and the other touching the head. The person's facial features are softly rendered, suggesting closed eyes, and the hair is styled up. There is no clothing on the figure, emphasizing the natural form. The background is plain and textured in a brown shade. The composition is simple and focused, with the figure standing out against the backdrop.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1878
Medium
chalk on brown wove paper
Dimensions
3259 × 5058 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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