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Standing Female Figure

James McNeill Whistler

National Gallery of Art

The image features a sketch of a person shown in profile from head to toe. The individual is depicted with a poised posture, wearing a hat, long dress, and having long hair. The sketch is created with simple and elegant lines, against a plain background. An abstract design is included in a smaller sketch on the right side of the image.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1883
Medium
pen and brown ink on the back of a printed calling card for Mrs. Henry B. Callander, 72, Cadogan Place
Dimensions
2912 × 4488 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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Palette