Annie Seated c. 1858

"Annie Seated" is a c. 1858 etching by the American artist James Abbott McNeill Whistler. The artwork depicts a young girl named Annie, seated in a chair with her hands folded in her lap. The figure is rendered in a minimalist style with a focus on the subject’s posture and the light falling on her form. The composition is simple, emphasizing Annie’s quiet presence and capturing the essence of her youthfulness. The subject of the artwork is thought to be Annie Miller, the daughter of Whistler's friend and fellow artist, Francis Seymour Haden. The drawing showcases Whistler’s early development as an artist and his penchant for capturing natural light and quiet moments.