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La Danseuse: A Study of the Nude

James McNeill Whistler

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a pencil sketch of a person's upper body and arms extended outward. The person is sketched in profile, with minimal facial features and short hair. The arms are holding up a piece of cloth or garment. The person's attire appears to be loose, possibly a robe. The sketch is on a light, textured background with no visible jewelry or objects. The backdrop is the textured surface of the paper or canvas.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1891
Medium
lithograph in black on wove paper
Dimensions
3410 × 4112 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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