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Mother and Child, No. 1

James McNeill Whistler

National Gallery of Art

In this sketch, a woman is seated in a slightly reclined position, holding a child on her lap. The woman's features are softly drawn, with her head tilted towards the child. She wears a headdress and a long gown or dress. The child is unclothed and nestled against the woman, with an arm around her neck. The background is minimally detailed, showing abstract outlines of possible furniture.

Artwork Details

Date
1891/1895 (printed 1904)
Medium
lithograph in black on laid paper
Dimensions
2712 × 4000 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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