Description

Self-portrait, Art Institute of Chicago

The artist is seen in three-quarter view to right, drawing on a board held at 45 degrees, to right. He is lit from the left, and emerges from a deeply shadowed background. There are touches of white on his collar and shirt cuffs. A light coloured curl of hair is visible among the darker hair above his forehead.

Sitter

Self-portrait, Art Institute of Chicago

James McNeill Whistler (1834-1903).