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La Vieille aux Loques

James McNeill Whistler

National Gallery of Art

The image shows an elderly woman seated in a dark interior space. She is hunched over and appears to be working with her hands. Her head is angled downwards, partially obscuring her facial features. She is wearing a long dress or robe and her hair is covered by a cloth or bonnet. There are shelves on the wall behind her with household items like bottles and containers. The background is dimly lit and filled with various objects, creating a cluttered yet intimate atmosphere.

Artwork Details

Date
1858
Medium
etching and drypoint on laid paper
Dimensions
3265 × 4580 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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