Whistler
Product Description
James Abbott McNeill Whistler (1834-1903) was the most notorious & misunderstood American artist of his time, & also the most influential. He is one of the most recognized names in painting because of his celebrated -- & endlessly satirized -- 'Whistler's Mother'. Born in Mass., he wound up living most of his life in Russia, France, & England. His sense of belligerent alienation erupted in ways that were endlessly fascinating. His insatiable urge to take his grievances to court; his feuds & vendettas with Ruskin, Wilde, & Beardsley; his acid wit & libelous invective; his ability to set fashions in art, dress, even lifestyle; his love affairs & relentless social climbing -- his was a flamboyant life told 'with clarity, judgment, & liveliness.'
Review
... a sparkling narrative that gives us a very intimate account of the artist's life. --Hilton Kramer, New York Times Book Review
About the Author
Stanley Weintraub is the author of many books, including Victoria: An Intimate Biography and The London Yankees. He is Evan Pugh Professor Emeritus of Arts and Humanities at Pennsylvania State University.
498 pages
English edition · First published 2001 by DIANE Publishing Company · ISBN 9780756764692
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