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La Mère Gérard

James McNeill Whistler

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts a person standing in a relaxed pose looking straight ahead. The person is wearing historical attire, including a long dress, a shawl, and a bonnet. They are holding a piece of fabric on their right arm. The background is plain with a simple, lightly sketched texture.

Artwork Details

Date
1858
Medium
etching in black on wove paper
Dimensions
1902 × 2641 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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