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

 

Study for 'Portrait of Miss May Alexander'

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                    Study for 'Portrait of Miss May Alexander', British Museum
Study for 'Portrait of Miss May Alexander', British Museum

Agnes Mary ('May') Alexander (1862-1950) , daughter of William Cleverly Alexander (1840-1916) and Rachel Agnes Lucas (Mrs W. C. Alexander) (1837-1900), was the subject of this drawing though she would not actually have sat for it.

Last updated: 23rd February 2021 by Margaret