James Abbott McNeill Whistler (1834 - 1903)

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James Abbott McNeill Whistler

James Abbott McNeill Whistler was an American painter and printmaker, renowned for his role in the Aesthetic Movement and his advocacy of "art for art's sake." Born on July 11, 1834, in Lowell, Massachusetts, Whistler spent significant parts of his career in London and Paris, integrating modern French painting styles into his work​.

Whistler's works often depicted nocturnal scenes of London and stylistically advanced portraits. His famous painting, Arrangement in Grey and Black No. 1, commonly known as Whistler's Mother, is a prime example of his skilled use of color and form to evoke emotion and atmosphere​​. This painting became iconic, influencing both peers and the wider culture, akin to works like Munch's The Scream.

Another notable work, Nocturne in Black and Gold: The Falling Rocket, stirred controversy and legal disputes due to its abstract quality, challenging conventional notions of art at the time​​. Whistler's influence extended beyond paintings, impacting interior design, furniture, and the overall aesthetic of visual arts through his detailed attention to harmony and composition​​.

For more detailed insights into James McNeill Whistler's life and work, you can visit comprehensive resources such as the Encyclopaedia Britannica or the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Heilbrunn Timeline of Art History.

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Date and place of birt:11 july 1834, Lowell, USA
Date and place of death:17 july 1903, London, United Kingdom
Nationality:United Kingdom, USA
Period of activity: XIX, XX century
Specialization:Artist, Painter
Genre:Genre art, Landscape painting, Portrait, Self-portrait
Art style:American Impressionism, Impressionism, Modern art, Realism, Symbolism, Tonalism

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