1873
chalk
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Maud, Standing is a 1873 chalk by James McNeill Whistler, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
The painting depicts a woman standing in profile, facing left. She is dressed in a long, dark dress with a high neckline and long sleeves. Her hair is styled in an updo, and she wears a hat. The background of the painting is a light-colored wall with vertical lines, possibly a curtain or drapery. The woman's pose is formal, with her weight shifted onto one leg and her other leg slightly bent. Her facial expression is serious, with a slight furrowed brow. The overall mood of the painting is one of quiet contemplation. The artist's use of etching and drypoint techniques creates a sense of texture and depth in the painting. The white chalk additions add a touch of warmth and softness to the overall image. For more information on the technique of etching, look up the art movement Impressionism.
James Abbott McNeill Whistler was an American painter in oils and watercolor, and printmaker, active during the American Gilded Age and based primarily in the United Kingdom.
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