The Doctor
1894
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1894
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The Doctor is a 1894 ink by James McNeill Whistler, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows a seated man in a loose, draped coat. His face is serious, with a mustache and a bit of a frown. The lines are quick and rough, almost like a hurried note—no fancy details, just the basic shapes of his body and clothes. The artist focused on the overall feel rather than perfect lines. This style fits with quick sketches made to capture a person’s look fast. Next, check out lithography to see how this sketch was made.
