James Abbott McNeill Whistler

Sitterback to top

• James Abbott McNeill Whistler (1834-1903), Painter and etcher. Sitter in 14 portraits, Artist associated with 4 portraits.

Artistback to top

• Sir Leslie Ward (1851-1922), 'Spy'; caricaturist and portrait painter; son of Edward Matthew Ward. Artist associated with 276 portraits, Sitter in 7 portraits.

This portraitback to top

This is one of three studies by Ward for his caricature of Whistler published over the title A Symphony in the society magazine, Vanity Fair, on 12 January 1878. It shows Whistler with monocle and hand defiantly on hip. In the finished print he holds a cigarette and maulstick in his other hand.

Linked publicationsback to top

• Saywell, David; Simon, Jacob, Complete Illustrated Catalogue, 2004, p. 657

Subjects & Themesback to top

• Eyeglasses and spectacles
• Hats and head-attire