Study in Black and Gold (Madge O'Donoghue)

James McNeill Whistler, 1883/1884

The image shows a woman sitting on a chair, facing to the side. She has neat hair with a possible headpiece, a long dress with a high collar, and her hands are resting on her lap. The background is dark and indistinct. A faint shape resembling a writing quill or feather is partially visible.
Artist
James McNeill Whistler
Date
1883/1884
Type
Drawing
Medium
watercolor and gouache on white laid paper mounted on paperboard
Dimensions
24 × 17.2 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

The image shows a woman sitting on a chair, facing to the side. She has neat hair with a possible headpiece, a long dress with a high collar, and her hands are resting on her lap. The background is dark and indistinct. A faint shape resembling a writing quill or feather is partially visible.

James McNeill Whistler