Seated Woman with Red Hair

James McNeill Whistler, 1870/1873

The image shows a side view of a seated person on the edge of a bench or chair. The person is leaning forward with their head lowered, wearing a flowing garment. They have long hair tied back, and hold an object in their right hand. The background is plain and textured, with no clear features.
Artist
James McNeill Whistler
Date
1870/1873
Type
Drawing
Medium
pastel and chalk on brown paper
Dimensions
26.3 × 18.2 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

The image shows a side view of a seated person on the edge of a bench or chair. The person is leaning forward with their head lowered, wearing a flowing garment. They have long hair tied back, and hold an object in their right hand. The background is plain and textured, with no clear features.

James McNeill Whistler