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Unfinished Sketch of Lady Haden

James McNeill Whistler

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a sketch of a person from the waist up. The person is depicted sitting or reclining, with a slightly angled body. The facial features are softly defined, with shadow and outline emphasized over detail. The hair is dark and covered by a hood or cap. The clothing is loosely sketched, suggesting draped fabric covering the shoulders and possibly the chest. There are no visible accessories or objects. The background is plain, with light shading lines for contrast. The sketch is monochrome, using soft pencil strokes to suggest form.

Artwork Details

Date
1895
Medium
lithograph in black on wove paper
Dimensions
3388 × 5059 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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