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James McNeill Whistler, 1861

The image is an etching showing a person in a frontal position with their head slightly turned to the right. The person's facial features are depicted with fine lines, including pronounced cheekbones, a straight nose, and full lips. Their long, wavy hair cascades around their face and shoulders, shown with thick lines. The clothing is hinted at with linear strokes, potentially indicating a draped garment. The background features cross-hatching and line work for shading, with no distinct features, emphasizing the person as the main focus.
Artist
James McNeill Whistler
Date
1861
Type
Print
Medium
drypoint on laid paper
Dimensions
22.86 × 15.24 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

The image is an etching showing a person in a frontal position with their head slightly turned to the right. The person's facial features are depicted with fine lines, including pronounced cheekbones, a straight nose, and full lips. Their long, wavy hair cascades around their face and shoulders, shown with thick lines. The clothing is hinted at with linear strokes, potentially indicating a draped garment. The background features cross-hatching and line work for shading, with no distinct features, emphasizing the person as the main focus.

James McNeill Whistler