Portret van Walter Sickert 1895

This graphite sketch by James Abbott McNeill Whistler, completed in 1895, depicts Walter Sickert, a fellow artist and member of the "New English Art Club". Whistler's loose and gestural style, reminiscent of Impressionism, captures Sickert's pensive gaze and relaxed posture. The work is a striking example of Whistler's mastery of line and tone, creating a sense of depth and atmosphere despite its simplicity. The portrait is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, providing a valuable insight into the artistic circle of late 19th-century England.