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Stéphane Mallarmé

James McNeill Whistler

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts a sketch of a person from the waist up in a seated position. The person's facial features are lightly sketched, with eyes and a short hairstyle. The sketch hints at formal attire, possibly a suit, with minimal details and shading. The figure does not appear to be wearing jewelry or holding any objects. The background is plain, emphasizing the sketched figure.

Artwork Details

Date
1892
Medium
lithograph in black on laid paper
Dimensions
3499 × 4279 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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