Recollections and impressions of James A. McNeill Whistler by Arthur Jerome Eddy
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About this eBook
| Author | Eddy, Arthur Jerome, 1859-1920 |
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| LoC No. | 03031473 |
| Title | Recollections and impressions of James A. McNeill Whistler |
| Original Publication | United States: J.B. Lippincott Company,1903. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 62.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Credits | Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images available at The Internet Archive) |
| Summary | "Recollections and Impressions of James A. McNeill Whistler" by Arthur Jerome Eddy is a collection of personal reminiscences and reflections written in the early 20th century. The book pays tribute to the influential painter James A. McNeill Whistler, offering insights into his life, relationships, and artistic philosophy. The narrative combines biography with artistic critique, showcasing both the man behind the art and the unique qualities that made his work significant. The opening portion introduces Whistler’s struggles for recognition within the art world, particularly in the context of American art criticism and international tariffs affecting artists. It includes notable anecdotes highlighting Whistler's disdain for the lack of appreciation from his own country and his bitterness towards American critics and audiences who favored ridicule over support. The narrative also offers glimpses into Whistler's character—described as both irritable and deeply artistic—as well as his complex background, hinting at themes of identity and cultural belonging as woven throughout his life and work. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | ND: Fine Arts: Painting |
| Subject | Whistler, James McNeill, 1834-1903 |
| Subject | Painters -- United States -- 19th century -- Biography |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 68447 |
| Release Date | Jul 2, 2022 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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