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The image features a sketch of two seated individuals, capturing most of their bodies. The person on the left is positioned facing slightly towards the viewer, resting their left arm on a surface and holding their head with their hand. Their head is framed by loose cloth, possibly a shawl or hood. The person on the right is facing slightly away from the viewer, engaged with a book they are holding. They wear a hat adorned with feathers and their hair is likely tucked up. Both individuals wear voluminous traditional attire, with intricate textures. On the table beside them are objects resembling dishes and a small vase with flowers. The background is minimalist, suggesting a simple interior setting.
National Gallery of Art · Print
Afternoon Tea
James McNeill Whistler
- Date
- 1897
- Medium
- lithograph in black on laid paper
- Dimensions
- image: 18.5 x 15.7 cm (7 5/16 x 6 3/16 in.) sheet: 39.7 × 24.4 cm (15 5/8 × 9 5/8 in.)
- Classification
- Accession number
- 1943.3.8794
- Credit line
- Rosenwald Collection
- Time span
- 1876 to 1900
- Department
- CG-W
Portfolio and series
- Series
- L'Album d'estampes originales de la Galerie Vollard
Subjects and terms
- American
- Seated figure
- Woman
- Table
- Hat
- Dress
Provenance
Lessing Julius Rosenwald [1891-1971], Philadelphia, (Lugt 1760b); gift to National Gallery of Art, 1943.
NGA object ID 11291. Collection metadata is reproduced under CC0. This work is included because its NGA published-image record is marked open access; visitors should recheck the source record before substantial reuse.