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James McNeill Whistler

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts a sketch of a person focusing on their upper body. The figure is reclining horizontally with their head slightly elevated. The facial features are delicately drawn with a soft profile and eyes looking upwards. The hair is wavy and cascades around the head. The person is wearing a long-sleeved garment with flowing lines. The background consists of diagonal and horizontal lines for texture. No jewelry or additional objects are present in the image.

Artwork Details

Date
1863
Medium
drypoint on japanese paper
Dimensions
6103 × 9082 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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