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Nude Leaning on a Rail [recto]

James McNeill Whistler

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a person in a forward-bent position, resting their elbows and forearms on a horizontal surface, facing away from the viewer. The person's head is turned slightly to the left, and they have short hair with a possible yellow band or ribbon. The person is unclothed, without jewelry. The focus is on the contours and posture of the body. The background is a plain brownish surface with sketch lines and faint shading.

Artwork Details

Date
1871/1874
Medium
chalk and pastel on brown wove paper
Dimensions
3411 × 5009 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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