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James McNeill Whistler, 1879/1887

The image features multiple sketches of women in various poses and outfits. The central figure is seated with a relaxed posture, undefined facial features, and voluminous hair. She wears a dress with textured folds and layers. Additional sketches show women in seated positions, one holding a round object that resembles a fan, all with indistinct facial features and outfits with collars or trims. The background consists of cross-hatched and shaded areas.
Artist
James McNeill Whistler
Date
1879/1887
Type
Print
Medium
lithograph in black on wove paper
Dimensions
25.3 × 36.6 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

The image features multiple sketches of women in various poses and outfits. The central figure is seated with a relaxed posture, undefined facial features, and voluminous hair. She wears a dress with textured folds and layers. Additional sketches show women in seated positions, one holding a round object that resembles a fan, all with indistinct facial features and outfits with collars or trims. The background consists of cross-hatched and shaded areas.

James McNeill Whistler