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Annie

James McNeill Whistler

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a young girl standing. She is facing forward with her body slightly turned to the left. She has delicate facial features, a rounded face, and large eyes. Her hair is shoulder-length and wavy. She is wearing a long-sleeved dress with a high collar. Her hands are visible, with the right hand hanging down alongside her body. In the background, there is a simple and minimalistic texture. The artwork has a sketch-like appearance with fine lines and shading. There is text at the bottom and left side of the image, including the name "Annie" prominently featured.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1857
Medium
etching in black on wove paper
Dimensions
2225 × 3260 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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