James McNeill Whistler

James McNeill Whistler (1834–1903) was a United States painter, etcher and illustrator.

Also recorded as James Whistler; James McNeil Whistler; James Abbott McNeil Whistler; James Abbott MacNeil Whistler; James Abbott Mcneill Whistler; James Abbott Whistler.

Overview

The authority record associates the name with Symbolism and Aestheticism. Work is classified under portrait painting, portrait and architectural painting. Places of work recorded in the authority include Belgium, Valparaíso and Paris. Works named in the authority record include Nocturne: Blue and Gold – Old Battersea Bridge, Nocturne in Black and Gold – The Falling Rocket, Whistler's Mother and The Peacock Room. Catalogue entries for prints and multiples state process, state, edition and watermark or paper. VALÉORINE records this subject so that lots referring to it can be described consistently.

In detail

American painter (1834-1903)

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “James McNeill Whistler”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q203643: James McNeill Whistler

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