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Study of a Girl's Head and Shoulders by James McNeill Whistler. 1896–97 · Oil on panel
Modernism

Study of a Girl's Head and Shoulders

James McNeill Whistler
artist James McNeill Whistler (American, 1834–1903)
date 1896–97
medium Oil on panel
origin United States
dimensions 15.5 × 9.5 cm
credit line Walter S. Brewster Collection
hall 37 Modernism
rights public domain (CC0)
Art Institute of Chicago Full image

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