Seymour, Seated
1868
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1868
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Seymour, Seated is a 1868 ink by James McNeill Whistler, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows a girl sitting on the ground, holding a small object in her hands. Her dress has a full skirt, and her hair is pulled back under a hat. The lines are loose and wavy, giving the drawing a sketchy, almost moving feel. The artist used a technique that layers ink to create different tones, which makes the paper look textured. This was a common way to make prints in the 1800s. Next, check out etching to see how artists like Whistler made these detailed prints.
