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Whistler No. 4

Mortimer Menpes

National Gallery of Art

The image is an etching featuring multiple overlapping poses and expressions of a man's portrait. The portrayals capture the man's upper body and face, with some showing shoulders. The man is depicted in various profiles with his head tilted in different directions. He has a distinctive mustache and wavy hair. The etching outlines facial features and hair texture. The man wears a suit with a jacket and shirt in all representations. The background is blank. Some sketches hint at gesturing elements with partially depicted hands.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1885
Medium
etching on wove paper
Dimensions
3289 × 4494 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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