Detail from The Canal, Amsterdam, 1889, James McNeill Whistler, The Hunterian, University of Glasgow

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Girl's head

Technique

Girl's head, Glasgow University Library
Girl's head, Glasgow University Library

The head is curiously shaped, and was drawn with angular penwork, in long angular strokes, in an odd, jerky style, and could be by Whistler or possibly by Beatrice Philip (Mrs E. W. Godwin, Mrs J. McN. Whistler) (1857-1896).

Conservation History

The lines in the background were blotted together. The envelope has been sealed and torn open but bears no address.

Last updated: 6th March 2021 by Margaret