The artwork, titled “Nude Girl with a Bowl,” was created by James McNeill Whistler around the year 1892. This oil on canvas piece belongs to the Impressionism art movement and falls under the genre of nude painting (nu). The dimensions of the artwork are 31.12 x 32.07 cm.
In this composition, the artist has captured a female figure in a delicate and intimate moment, bending over to reach into a bowl placed at her feet. The overall tone of the painting is muted, with soft, earthy hues dominating the canvas, creating a sense of quiet introspection. The figure is rendered with a gentle, almost ethereal touch, characteristic of Whistler’s nuanced approach to form and light. The background, with its subtle textures and gentle gradients, complements the subject, emphasizing her graceful pose and the serene atmosphere of the scene.