Annie Haden

About this work

The painting depicts a young girl standing in front of a curtain, wearing a long coat and a hat. Her hands are clasped together in front of her. The curtain behind her is light-colored and appears to be made of a smooth, flowing fabric. The floor beneath her feet is not clearly visible, but it seems to be made of a lighter material than the curtain. A small signature in the bottom-left corner of the painting reads "Whistler 1860." This suggests that the painting was created by James McNeill Whistler in the year 1860. The style of the painting is reminiscent of Impressionism and Realism, with a focus on capturing the subtleties of light and shadow. The Cleveland Museum of Art is home to many works by James McNeill Whistler, including this painting.