James McNeill Whistler - Born under a wandering star

-- Whistler suddenly shot to fame like a meteor at a crucial moment in the history of art, a field in which he was a pioneer. Like the impressionists, with whom he sided, he wanted to impose his own ideas. -- He never hesitated in crossing swords with the most famous art theoreticians of his day. His personality, his outbursts, and his elegance were a perfect focus for curiosity and admiration. -- He was also a provocative dandy, a prickly socialite, a demanding artist, and a daring innovator. - Read full article here: https://bom.so/ACPr9n - Buy this wonderful book here: https://bom.so/eHWGhU ------------------------------ PARKSTONE INTERNATIONAL offers a wide range of lavishly-illustrated fine art books and ebooks. - Website: http://www.parkstone-international.com/ - Blog: https://parkstone.international/ - Amazon: https://bom.so/43MGUF - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/parkstoneinternational - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/parkstone_international/ - Twitter: https://twitter.com/parkstonebooks - Tumblr: http://parkstone-international.tumblr.com/ - TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@parkstone_international - Email: [email protected]/ [email protected]