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Art Institute of Chicago

13,165 works

Sketchy dark lithograph of figures gathered in a dim street scene, with loose crayon strokes on grey paper.

Fifth of November

James McNeill Whistler, 1895

Lithograph of two men in a dark interior, one standing at left and one seated at right, rendered in loose black strokes.

The Old Smith's Story

James McNeill Whistler, 1895

Pencil sketch of a female dancer standing with arms raised, holding a long flowing drape on a cream paper.

La Danseuse: A Study of the Nude

James McNeill Whistler, probably 1891

Pencil sketch of a standing woman in a long dress, feathered hat and fur stole, by James McNeill Whistler.

Portrait Study: Miss Charlotte R. Williams

James McNeill Whistler, 1892

Loose lithograph sketch of a seated woman in a large plumed hat and fur stole, drawn in soft grey strokes on cream paper.

A Lady Seated

James McNeill Whistler, 1893

Pencil sketch of a standing bearded male nude holding a draped cloth, wearing a cap, on pale paper.

Nude Model, Standing

James McNeill Whistler, probably 1891

The Cap

James McNeill Whistler, 1893, printed posthumously

Pencil sketch of a standing young woman in flowing robes with a hair ornament, on pale paper.

The Girl

James McNeill Whistler, probably 1891, printed posthumously

Loose pencil sketch of a female figure dancing, arms raised and holding flowing drapery, head tilted back.

Draped Model, Dancing

James McNeill Whistler, probably 1891

Sketch of a classical female statue on a pedestal in a garden, with seated figures, trees and buildings in the background.

The Statue, Luxembourg Gardens

James McNeill Whistler, 1894, printed posthumously

Soft black sketch of a female nude seated cross-legged on the floor, head bowed, on cream paper.

Model Seated on Floor

Thomas Robert Way, c. 1893

Loose sketch of a nude woman seen from behind, leaning on a ledge with a draped cloth, on tan paper with pink accents.

Nude Model, Back View

James McNeill Whistler, 1891

Sketch of two women seated together, one in a dark dress and hat, the other in a shawl leaning against her.

Mother and Daughter [La Mère Malade]

James McNeill Whistler, 1897

Sketch of a standing draped female model in a headscarf, one arm extended, on cream paper.

Draped Model, Standing

James McNeill Whistler, 1893, printed posthumously

Loose pencil sketch of a man in a wide-brimmed hat and long coat, turned away, with hatched shading on a cream page.

Thomas Way

James McNeill Whistler, 1896

Loose pencil portrait sketch of a seated woman in a dark fur wrap, face detailed, body softly sketched on pale paper.

Portrait Study: Mrs. Philip, No. 3

James McNeill Whistler, 1897

Loose pencil-like sketch of a standing young nude model beside a chair, with hatched shading on grey paper.

Little London Model

James McNeill Whistler, 1896

Monochrome sketch of a woman seated in an armchair, dark dress rendered in loose wash strokes, by Whistler.

Study: Maud Seated

James McNeill Whistler, 1878

Black lithograph of a fireplace interior with a seated figure at left and a dark hearth opening, on cream paper.

The Fireplace

James McNeill Whistler, 1893

Loose sketch of a seated woman holding a child on her lap, drawn in soft grey strokes on cream paper.

Mother and Child, No. 5

James McNeill Whistler, 1895

Monochrome sketch of a garden porch with arched doorway, foliage, shuttered windows, and two standing figures.

The Garden Porch

James McNeill Whistler, 1894

Loose sketch of a bent figure working in a garden beside potted plants, a bench, and a trellis under trees.

The Man with a Sickle

James McNeill Whistler, 1894

Loose charcoal sketch of a woman in a dark bonnet and shawl on pink paper, face softly shaded, body partly unfinished.

Unfinished Sketch of Lady Haden

James McNeill Whistler, 1895

Loose charcoal sketch of a bearded man with dark hair, turned three-quarter view, arms crossed, on pale paper.

Sketch of a Blacksmith

James McNeill Whistler, 1895

Lithograph of two women seated at a tea table in an interior, one in a feathered hat, sketched in loose dark lines.

Afternoon Tea

James McNeill Whistler, 1897

Sketch of a tall stone house with a yellow tiled roof, dormer window, arched doorway, and two small figures in the street.

Yellow House, Lannion

James McNeill Whistler, 1893

Lithograph of a seated woman with dark curly hair, face lit in pale tones, hands resting in her lap, loose sketchy shading.

Firelight

James McNeill Whistler, 1896

Lithograph of a seated man in a chair against a dark, heavily shaded background, drawn in soft grey strokes.

Firelight: Joseph Pennell, No. 1

James McNeill Whistler, 1896

Grey lithograph of a barber shop storefront with a window display and a figure standing in a shadowed doorway.

The Barber's Shop in the Mews

James McNeill Whistler, 1896

Lithograph of a standing man in a dark jacket and light trousers against a hatched grey wall on cream paper.

Study No. 1: Mr. Thomas Way

James McNeill Whistler, 1896