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Fumette's Bent Head

James McNeill Whistler

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a sketch of a person's upper body, from the waist up. The person is facing slightly to their right, giving a three-quarter view of their face. The facial features include pronounced eyebrows and a mustache, and they have long, wavy hair falling over their shoulders. The sketch suggests the person is wearing a collared garment with fabric folds. The background is minimal, with light sketch lines and subtle horizontal lines on the right side.

Artwork Details

Date
1859
Medium
drypoint on Japanese paper
Dimensions
3341 × 4915 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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