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James Abbott McNeill Whistler (1834-1903), Painter and etcher

Sitter in 14 portraits
Artist associated with 4 portraits
Painter; born in America, and originally trained to be a soldier at West Point; studied painting in Paris, and came to London, circa 1860, where he remained; his nocturnes and decorative subjects made him a progressive and controversial figure; advocated art for art's sake with aggressive wit.

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D1400

James Abbott McNeill Whistler

after William Brassey Hole, after James Abbott McNeill Whistler
reproduction of etching, late 19th century (circa 1872)
NPG D1400

D4997

James Abbott McNeill Whistler

by Percy Thomas, after James Abbott McNeill Whistler
etching, 1874
NPG D4997

D32683

Thomas Carlyle

published by The Medici Society Ltd, after James Abbott McNeill Whistler
chromolithograph, published 1911
NPG D32683

D37559

Anna McNeill Whistler ('Arrangement in Grey and Black: The Artist's Mother')

published by The Medici Society Ltd, after James Abbott McNeill Whistler
chromolithograph, published 1912 (1871)
NPG D37559

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