DISCOVERART

James McNeill Whistler

Sketch: Self-Portrait with Miss R. Birnie Philip

1895, printed posthumously
Transfer lithograph in black on cream wove proofing paper
7.3 × 10.2 cm (2.9 × 4 in)

SEE IT IN PERSON

Not currently on view

In the collection of Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago · as of July 2026

View at artic.edu ↗Plan a visit ↗

Discussion

Be the first to share your thoughts.

Sign in to join the discussion.

Community guidelines

More by James McNeill Whistler

The Violin PlayerThe Violin PlayerGrey and Silver: Old Battersea ReachGrey and Silver: Old Battersea ReachWhistler's MotherWhistler's MotherCoast Scene, BathersCoast Scene, BathersViolet and Silver—The Deep SeaViolet and Silver—The Deep SeaJapanese Woman Painting a Fan (recto)Japanese Woman Painting a Fan (recto)Study for "Arrangement in Grey and Black, No. 2: Portrait of Thomas Carlyle"Study for "Arrangement in Grey and Black, No. 2: Portrait ofNocturne: Blue and Gold—Southampton WaterNocturne: Blue and Gold—Southampton Water

More like this

The Sergeant ReporterJean Louis Ernest Meissonier — The Sergeant ReporterTekenende vrouwDavid Bles — Tekenende vrouwGirl with BowlJames McNeill Whistler (American, 1834–1903) — Girl with BowJane HadingHenri de Toulouse-Lautrec — Jane HadingLopende jongen naar links, een fles in de rechterarm, een brood (?) onder de linkerJean Louis Ernest Meissonier — Lopende jongen naar links, eeStudy of heads in profile view, a woman with headcloth and bearded man whose heads overlap above, two facing profiles belowKarel Dujardin — Study of heads in profile view, a woman witCave Life in Vicksburg during the Seige (from Confederate War Etchings)Adalbert John Volck — Cave Life in Vicksburg during the SeigMother and Child, No. 2James McNeill Whistler (American, 1834–1903) — Mother and ChCardinal Virtues or Saint EuphemiaAntonio da Correggio — Cardinal Virtues or Saint EuphemiaReadingJames McNeill Whistler (American, 1834–1903) — ReadingMan met hoedJean Bernard — Man met hoedCaricature of a Man's Head, Seen in Profile (in Album of Woodcuts Collected by Arthur Heseltine)Anonymous, British, 19th century — Caricature of a Man's Hea