1885
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The Seamstress is a 1885 ink by James McNeill Whistler, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This etching depicts a woman sitting on a chair, surrounded by fabric and sewing tools. She is dressed in a long skirt and a blouse, with her hair pulled back. The room is simple, with a few pieces of furniture and a window in the background. The artist has used bold lines and subtle shading to create a sense of depth and texture. The woman's face is turned away from the viewer, adding a sense of intimacy and quiet contemplation to the scene. The use of etching and drypoint techniques gives the image a soft, dreamy quality. For more information on this technique, look up "etching".
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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