The Art Of Whistler
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Acceptable , ex-library
Jacket: N/A
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: Ex-library with usual markings
A landmark work in art history and criticism, The Art of Whistler presents an authoritative and deeply personal account of the life and genius of James McNeill Whistler, the iconic American-born painter and printmaker who revolutionized the art world of the nineteenth century. Written by Elizabeth Robins Pennell, a close friend and confidante of Whistler himself, the text draws on intimate knowledge and firsthand observation to illuminate the artist's singular aesthetic philosophy and his relentless pursuit of beauty as an end in itself. With a tone that is both reverential and scholarly, Pennell chronicles Whistler's celebrated works — from his atmospheric nocturnes to his elegant portraits — arguing that his contributions to modern art were as radical as they were enduring. The narrative also details the controversies that defined Whistler's career, including his infamous libel suit against John Ruskin, casting the artist as a bold and uncompromising visionary who refused to subordinate art to morality or sentiment. This essential volume remains an indispensable resource for anyone seeking to understand one of the most distinctive and influential figures in Western art.
Author: Pennell
Format: Hardback
Genre: History of arts
Condition remarks:
Book: Acceptable , ex-library
Jacket: N/A
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: Ex-library with usual markings
A landmark work in art history and criticism, The Art of Whistler presents an authoritative and deeply personal account of the life and genius of James McNeill Whistler, the iconic American-born painter and printmaker who revolutionized the art world of the nineteenth century. Written by Elizabeth Robins Pennell, a close friend and confidante of Whistler himself, the text draws on intimate knowledge and firsthand observation to illuminate the artist's singular aesthetic philosophy and his relentless pursuit of beauty as an end in itself. With a tone that is both reverential and scholarly, Pennell chronicles Whistler's celebrated works — from his atmospheric nocturnes to his elegant portraits — arguing that his contributions to modern art were as radical as they were enduring. The narrative also details the controversies that defined Whistler's career, including his infamous libel suit against John Ruskin, casting the artist as a bold and uncompromising visionary who refused to subordinate art to morality or sentiment. This essential volume remains an indispensable resource for anyone seeking to understand one of the most distinctive and influential figures in Western art.