James Mcneill Whistler

This text interprets the art of Whistler as profoundly influenced by literature. It also examines the nature of Whistler's modernity, his relationship with Engl... » 

This text interprets the art of Whistler as profoundly influenced by literature. It also examines the nature of Whistler's modernity, his relationship with English and French painting, and throws new light on the famous libel trial with Ruskin. «