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The Sisters

James McNeill Whistler

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts two women in a domestic interior setting. On the left, a woman is seated on the arm of a sofa or chair, leaning towards the other woman. She has defined features and styled hair, wearing a dark gown with puffed sleeves. The woman on the right is reclining back on the sofa or chair, with her head slightly tilted back, and also wears a similar gown with voluminous sleeves. The background shows minimal detail, including a round table with a teapot and cups on it.

Artwork Details

Date
1894/1895
Medium
lithograph in black on laid paper
Dimensions
4969 × 3532 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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