Draped Figure, Standing
1891
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1891
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
Draped Figure, Standing is a 1891 ink by James McNeill Whistler, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows a person standing sideways, wrapped in a loose cloth that barely covers their body. The lines are quick and rough, almost like a hurried sketch. The colors are soft—light browns, greens, and faint shadows—with no sharp details. The figure’s pose feels natural but not polished, like a quick study rather than a finished work. The cloth drapes unevenly, revealing more than it hides. If you like this style, check out lithography to see how artists create prints like this one.
