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Harris Whittemore

American, 1864 - 1927

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A young woman with pale, peachy skin, wearing a long, flowing white dress, stands in front of a white curtain in this vertical portrait painting. Her auburn-red hair cascades down over and behind her shoulders. She looks to our left with green eyes, and her pink, full lips are closed. Her dress has puffed shoulders above a white-on-white striped pattern on the long sleeves. She stands on an animal pelt; it is not clear whether it is a wolf or a bear. The pelt spans the width of the painting and overlaps a blue patterned carpet. The animal’s mouth gapes to show sharp teeth. Its glassy eyes are wide open, and it seems to look at us. The edges of the animal skin are red. The woman holds a white lily by her side in her left hand, while yellow and purple flowers lie scattered on the pelt.
James McNeill Whistler, Symphony in White, No. 1: The White Girl, 1861-1863, 1872, oil on canvas, Harris Whittemore Collection, 1943.6.2

Symphony in White, No. 1: The White Girl

James McNeill Whistler · 1861-1863, 1872 · oil on canvas ·  Accession ID  1943.6.2

The image is a sketch depicting the right profile of a man's head and shoulders. The man is facing to the right, with his head slightly tilted. He has a long nose, a full beard, medium-length tousled hair, and a garment covering his shoulders. The background is plain with no other details. The sketch is enclosed within a rectangular border and there is a signature or inscription below it.
Marcellin-Gilbert Desboutin, Degas, 1875, drypoint on laid paper, Rosenwald Collection, 1949.5.471

Degas

Marcellin-Gilbert Desboutin · 1875 · drypoint on laid paper ·  Accession ID  1949.5.471

The image depicts a person lying on their side with their head on a cushioned surface. The person is reclining with their upper body facing right and their legs extended to the left. Their facial features are relaxed, with closed eyes and a calm expression. The person has short, styled hair and wears a long-sleeved garment. A piece of jewelry is visible on their wrist. The background is simple, suggesting an indoor setting. The style is loose and expressive with quick, linear strokes typical in etching.
James McNeill Whistler, A Child on a Couch, No.2, c. 1873/1875, drypoint on laid paper, Rosenwald Collection, 1949.5.541

A Child on a Couch, No.2

James McNeill Whistler · c. 1873/1875 · drypoint on laid paper ·  Accession ID  1949.5.541

The image depicts a person standing with their back against a large, textured tree trunk in a natural setting. The person is facing slightly to the right, with their hands behind their back. They have a youthful face with subtle features and medium-length hair. The person is dressed in a formal attire, consisting of a fitted jacket with a bow tie and a knee-length skirt, with stockings and shoes. The background shows a forested area with several trees, and the ground is covered with grass. There is a body of water in the foreground, reflecting the person and the tree.
James McNeill Whistler, Seymour Standing under a Tree, 1859, etching and drypoint on laid paper, Rosenwald Collection, 1949.5.527

Seymour Standing under a Tree

James McNeill Whistler · 1859 · etching and drypoint on laid paper ·  Accession ID  1949.5.527

The sketch shows a woman standing in a three-quarter position. Her facial features are delicately drawn with a calm expression. She has wavy hair that falls past her shoulders. She is wearing a long dress with a fitted bodice, full sleeves, and a flowing skirt that reaches the floor. The background is plain. There are no visible accessories or objects in the scene.
James McNeill Whistler, Fumette, Standing, 1859, drypoint on Asian laid paper, Rosenwald Collection, 1949.5.531

Fumette, Standing

James McNeill Whistler · 1859 · drypoint on Asian laid paper ·  Accession ID  1949.5.531

The image features a sketch of four figures. The left side shows two seated figures, while the right side shows one standing figure and one seated figure. The figures on the left are sitting side by side, with one wearing a hat. The standing figure on the right is dressed simply with a hat, and the seated figure next to them is a child. The sketch is done in a sparse style against a blank background.
James McNeill Whistler, The Menpes Children, c. 1884/1886, etching in dark brown on laid paper, Rosenwald Collection, 1949.5.268

The Menpes Children

James McNeill Whistler · c. 1884/1886 · etching in dark brown on laid paper ·  Accession ID  1949.5.268

The image is a sketch of a landscape with figures throughout. The horizon shows outlines of a bluff and buildings. The sketch uses light pencil lines on warm, sepia paper. Various figures are depicted in the foreground and background, along with some ships. The drawing has a calm atmosphere with minimal detailing.
James McNeill Whistler, A Sketch at Dieppe, etching and drypoint on laid paper, Rosenwald Collection, 1949.5.265

A Sketch at Dieppe

James McNeill Whistler · · etching and drypoint on laid paper ·  Accession ID  1949.5.265

The image features an upper three-quarters view of a person sitting in a chair. The person is positioned slightly turned to the side, with their left hand raised to their face, touching their chin. The facial features are subtly outlined, with short and neatly groomed hair. The clothing appears to be a loose, flowing garment draped over their shoulders, with a darker line or pattern near the edge. In the background, there is a faint outline of a vase with flowers or reeds. The overall tone of the artwork is in muted sepia. There are no clear indications of jewelry or objects being held. The background is softly textured.
Mary Cassatt, A Portrait of the Artist's Mother, c. 1889-1890, softground etching and aquatint printed in brown on laid paper, Rosenwald Collection, 1949.5.468

A Portrait of the Artist's Mother

Mary Cassatt · c. 1889-1890 · softground etching and aquatint printed in brown on laid paper ·  Accession ID  1949.5.468

The image is a sketch of a person sitting, captured from head to toe in a seated position. The person is facing slightly to the right, with hands resting in their lap. The facial features are not highly detailed, and the person has long hair falling down their back and shoulders. They are wearing a long-sleeved gown and seated on a chair. The background is blank with faint, minimalistic lines outlining the chair and surroundings. There are no visible objects or jewelry in the drawing.
James McNeill Whistler, Annie Seated, 1858, etching and drypoint in dark brown on laid paper, Rosenwald Collection, 1949.5.526

Annie Seated

James McNeill Whistler · 1858 · etching and drypoint in dark brown on laid paper ·  Accession ID  1949.5.526

Edgar Degas, Actresses in Their Dressing Rooms, 1879/1880, etching and aquatint on wove paper, Rosenwald Collection, 1949.5.473

Actresses in Their Dressing Rooms

Edgar Degas · 1879/1880 · etching and aquatint on wove paper ·  Accession ID  1949.5.473