The Dancing Girl 1870

"The Dancing Girl" is a charcoal drawing on paper created by James Abbott McNeill Whistler in 1870. The artwork depicts a female figure in profile, draped in a long flowing gown, with her right hand holding a piece of fabric while the left hand is not visible. The figure stands against a brown background, and the folds of the dress are rendered with exquisite detail, emphasizing the movement and grace of the dancer. The drawing is characterized by Whistler's signature aesthetic, which emphasized tonal variations and delicate brushstrokes.