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Sleeping Woman

James McNeill Whistler

National Gallery of Art

The image shows the upper body of a seated person in a relaxed pose. Their facial features are softly sketched, with eyes closed or looking downward. The person's hair is medium-length and their hands are possibly resting in their lap. They are wearing dark outerwear over a lighter inner garment, with no visible jewelry. The background consists of dense, dark, crosshatched lines.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1863
Medium
chalk and charcoal on cream wove paper mounted on paperboard
Dimensions
7930 × 11093 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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