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Whistler A Multitalented Artist and His Symbolic Signature
The biographical sketch covers James McNeill Whistler born 1834 in Lowell Massachusetts who lived in Russia and Europe, used a butterfly as a signature later, excelled in portraits and etching, decorated the Peacock Room without permission, and died 1903. It notes his early struggles and late-life recognition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whistler
Lowell
Mass
Russia
James
United States
West Point Military Academy
Paris
London
U.S
Freer Gallery
Washington, D.C