In 1871 James McNeill Whistler painted the famous portrait of his mother, Arrangement in Grey and Black: Portrait of the Painter's Mother. It enjoyed a colourful history: threatened by rejection at the Royal Academy, pawned by the artist, bought by the Musee du Luxembourg in Paris, it now hangs in the Musee d'Orsay, Paris. Through exhibitions, publications and caricatures, it has become one of the most familiar images of the century, and a great American icon.
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In 1871 James McNeill Whistler painted the famous portrait of his mother, Arrangement in Grey and Black: Portrait of the Painter's Mother. It enjoyed a colourful history: threatened by rejection at the Royal Academy, pawned by the artist, bought by the Musee du Luxembourg in Paris, it now hangs in the Musee d'Orsay, Paris. Through exhibitions, publications and caricatures, it has become one of the most familiar images of the century, and a great American icon.
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Seller's Description:
Used-Good. Key Points-Published to coincide with the centenary of Whistler's death in 2003-Illustrated with the work of a wide range of artists including Freda Kahlo, Bill Viola, and David Hockney-Essays by leading authorities on Whistler including Margaret F. MacDonald, Principal Research Fellow at the Centre for Whistler Studies, University of Glasgow-Accompanies an exhibition, which includes Whistler's portrait of his mother at the Hunterian Art Gallery in Glasgow, June-October 2003 Lamination peeling on lower back cover. Book has minor shelf wearalong edges. Sold as is.
