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 (John) Bernard Partridge (1861-1945), Cartoonist and illustrator. Artist associated with 88 portraits, Sitter in 19 portraits.

This portraitback to top

Partridge published several caricatures of Whistler in the 1880s and probably made this highly finished drawing towards the end of the decade. It shows Whistler in full dandified rig, wearing a monocle and buttonhole and holding the ubiquitous cigarette.

Linked publicationsback to top

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

Subject/Themeback to top

• Eyeglasses and spectacles