The Princess from the Land of Porcelain (Sketch for Rose and Silver) 1864

"The Princess from the Land of Porcelain (Sketch for Rose and Silver)" is a 1864 painting by James Abbott McNeill Whistler. This sketch depicts a woman in a Japanese-inspired robe, holding a fan, standing in front of a folding screen. Whistler, a celebrated artist known for his unique style and focus on artistic form and composition, experimented with Japanese aesthetics in the late 19th century. This sketch showcases his fascination with Eastern art and its influence on Western art, particularly in the use of rich colors and delicate brushstrokes.