About this artwork
The beautiful Irishwoman Joanna Hiffernan was Whistler’s muse and companion for more than six years in the 1860s. She modeled for several of his most famous figure paintings. Hiffernan also sat for French artist Gustave Courbet, who portrayed her in poses that were much more sensual than her work for Whistler.
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Currently Off View
- Prints and Drawings
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Artist
- James McNeill Whistler
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Title
- Weary
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Origin
- United States
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Date
- Made 1863
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Medium
- Drypoint in black on cream Japanese paper
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Dimensions
- 198 × 132 mm (plate); 267 × 184 mm (sheet)
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Credit Line
- Gift of Hilda Young
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Reference Number
- 1986.481
Extended information about this artwork
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