Draped Figure, Reclining

James McNeill Whistler, 1892

The image shows a person reclining on a sofa. They are depicted from head to lower legs, with their body leaning back against the cushions and legs extended outward. The person's facial features are lightly sketched, with a calm expression and a small, rounded face. Their hair is dark and covered by a yellow hat or cap. They are dressed in a long, flowing yellow garment and holding a scroll or fabric with green details. There are cushions around them, one with green spots. The background features light pastel shades with green and orange, suggesting a wall decoration. Small decorative elements are present in the composition. The artwork has a light and delicate quality.
Художник
James McNeill Whistler
Датировка
1892
Вид
Print
Техника
color lithograph on laid paper
Размеры
18 × 25.8 cm
Коллекция
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Лицензия
Общественное достояние, CC0

Описание изображения

The image shows a person reclining on a sofa. They are depicted from head to lower legs, with their body leaning back against the cushions and legs extended outward. The person's facial features are lightly sketched, with a calm expression and a small, rounded face. Their hair is dark and covered by a yellow hat or cap. They are dressed in a long, flowing yellow garment and holding a scroll or fabric with green details. There are cushions around them, one with green spots. The background features light pastel shades with green and orange, suggesting a wall decoration. Small decorative elements are present in the composition. The artwork has a light and delicate quality.

James McNeill Whistler