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Self-Portrait

James McNeill Whistler

National Gallery of Art

The image shows an etching of the upper half of a person seated in a relaxed pose. The individual has a prominent moustache, curly hair under a wide-brimmed hat, a long-sleeved shirt, and hands positioned near each other without holding any visible objects. The background is minimal with light etching strokes, and the paper surrounding the figure is largely unfilled.

Artwork Details

Date
1859
Medium
drypoint on laid paper
Dimensions
3109 × 4736 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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