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The Silk Dress

James McNeill Whistler

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts an illustrated woman in a side profile view. She is standing and facing sideways with a slight turn of her head towards the viewer. The woman has short hair, a hat, and wears a long dress with a fitted bodice and full skirt. The sketch has minimal facial details but shows a focused expression. The background is simple with no additional elements present.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1873
Medium
drypoint on laid paper
Dimensions
3064 × 4769 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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