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James McNeill Whistler

National Gallery of Art

The image shows the full body of a person in profile. The person is standing upright with hands clasped in front of them. The facial features are indistinct, while the profile is visible. The person is wearing a wide-brimmed hat with some embellishments, a long dark gown with a high collar, and there is no visible jewelry or objects in their hands. The background is textured, creating a shadow-like effect against a plain, light background.

Artwork Details

Date
1878
Medium
lithograph in black on wove paper
Dimensions
3176 × 5092 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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