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

 

Standing figure of an old woman

Sitter

Unidentified. A similar cowled figure is seen in Profile sketch of an old woman, standing [M.0276].

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                    Standing figure of an old woman, Freer Gallery of Art
Standing figure of an old woman, Freer Gallery of Art

An unusual drawing, possibly reflecting the influence of 'Le Bas-bleu' in Les Français peints par lui-même (Paris, 1840-1842) by Paul Gavarni (1804-1866).

Last updated: 14th December 2019 by Margaret