Tillie; A Model 1873

"Tillie; A Model" is an etching created by James Abbott McNeill Whistler in 1873. The artwork depicts a nude female figure, likely a model, standing in a slightly bent posture. Whistler, known for his aestheticism and innovative use of line and tone, captures the subject's form with a subtle and fluid line, suggesting the model's physicality and vulnerability. This etching exemplifies Whistler's exploration of figure studies and his interest in capturing the essence of his subjects in simple yet expressive compositions.