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Study in Black and Gold (Madge O'Donoghue)

James McNeill Whistler

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a woman sitting on a chair, facing to the side. She has neat hair with a possible headpiece, a long dress with a high collar, and her hands are resting on her lap. The background is dark and indistinct. A faint shape resembling a writing quill or feather is partially visible.

Artwork Details

Date
1883/1884
Medium
watercolor and gouache on white laid paper mounted on paperboard
Dimensions
3571 × 4958 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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