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Study: Maude Seated

James McNeill Whistler

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a sketch of a person seated in a plush chair. The person is leaning back against the chair's cushion with their legs stretched out and hands resting near their face. Their facial features are softly defined, with subtle shadows. The person's hair is styled up in a loose manner. They are wearing a long dress that cascades down the chair. The background is minimally detailed, emphasizing the contours of the chair and the figure.

Artwork Details

Date
1878
Medium
lithotint in black on wove paper
Dimensions
3470 × 4625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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