“The masterpiece should appear as the flower to the painter—perfect in its bud as in its bloom—with no reason to explain its presence—no mission to fulfill.”

About James Abbott McNeill Whistler

Painter • American

James Abbott McNeill Whistler was an American-born artist, active during the American Gilded Age and based primarily in the United Kingdom. He was a leading proponent of the 'art for art's sake' philosophy, valuing...