Detail from The Canal, Amsterdam, 1889, James McNeill Whistler, The Hunterian, University of Glasgow

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Study for 'Portrait of Miss May Alexander'

Composition


                    Study for 'Portrait of Miss May Alexander', British Museum
Study for 'Portrait of Miss May Alexander', British Museum

                    Miss May Alexander, Tate
Miss May Alexander, Tate

This is a preliminary study for Miss May Alexander [YMSM 127]. In his letter, Whistler suggested a choice of suitable dress and recommended buying a hat from Walker & Milton, in preparation for the portrait. 1

Conservation History

The letter was placed in an album.

Notes:

1: Whistler to R. A. Alexander, [September/October 1874], GUW #07583.

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