Whistler

"Whistler" by T. Martin Wood is an early 20th century biography that details the life, art, and ideas of James Abbot McNeill Whistler. Focusing on his time in London and Paris, the biography explores Whistler's artistic ideas, his special style, and his important friendships. Wood's account shows Whistler as both an artist and a well-known person, famous for his fancy life and clever humor. Following Whistler from his beginnings in Lowell, Massachusetts, to his important contributions to art, the book talks about Whistler's skill in painting nocturnes and portraits, including "Whistler's Mother". It also looks at key times in Whistler’s career, like his famous trial with John Ruskin that changed how people saw him and his art. Readers will discover Whistler’s dedication to perfection and his thoughts on the meaning of art.