Project Gutenberg 2012-11-26 Public domain in the USA. 173 Wood, T. Martin 1875 1919 Wood, Thomas Martin Hare, T. Leman (Thomas Leman) 1872 1935 Hare, T. L. (Thomas Leman) Hare, Thomas Leman Whistler Masterpieces in Colour Produced by sp1nd and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Whistler" by T. Martin Wood is a biography focusing on the life and work of the renowned American artist James Abbot McNeill Whistler, written in the early 20th century. This detailed account explores Whistler's artistic philosophy, unique style, and the influential relationships he had throughout his life, particularly in London and Paris. The book delves into the topic of the aesthetic movement in art, emphasizing Whistler's approach to painting and his belief in the intrinsic beauty of art for its own sake. In this biography, Wood paints a vivid portrait of Whistler, highlighting his dual personality as both an artist and a public figure known for his flamboyant lifestyle and sharp wit. The narrative chronicles Whistler's journey from his early days in Lowell, Massachusetts, to his significant contributions to art in England and abroad. Wood discusses key aspects of Whistler’s work, such as his mastery in creating nocturnes and portraits, including the famous "Arrangement in Grey and Black," also known as "Whistler's Mother." The text also covers pivotal moments in Whistler's career, including his contentious trial against John Ruskin, which ultimately shaped his reputation and legacy in the art world. Throughout the biography, readers gain insight into Whistler's relentless pursuit of perfection and his philosophical views on the role of art in society. (This is an automatically generated summary.) file:///public/vhost/g/gutenberg/html/files/41492/41492-h/images/cover.jpg Reading ease score: 64.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Whistler, James McNeill, 1834-1903 ND Text Masterpieces in Colour Category: Biographies Category: Art 107033 2025-08-16T16:55:27.791170 text/html 83762 2024-10-23T12:35:53 text/html 790544 2025-08-16T16:55:30.427171 application/epub+zip 790454 2025-08-16T16:55:28.321225 application/epub+zip 62114 2025-08-16T16:55:28.024176 application/epub+zip 836811 2025-08-16T16:55:32.149154 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 820233 2025-08-16T16:55:30.111194 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 93385 2022-09-19T04:13:01.425744 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 86398 2025-08-16T16:55:27.522210 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 66595 2024-10-23T12:35:52 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17093 2025-08-16T16:55:32.293140 application/rdf+xml 13779 2025-08-16T16:55:28.089171 image/jpeg 2766 2025-08-16T16:55:28.057158 image/jpeg 783787 2025-08-16T16:55:27.827215 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog