JAMES MCNEILL WHISTLER (TATE ARTISTS SERIES) (PB)

An indispensable introduction to the life and work of James McNeill Whistler, whose atmospheric paintings and aesthetic theories cemented his international reputation as one of the most influential artists of the modern age. His name has become synonymous with a certain type of landscape - mysterious, atmospheric and evocative. Emphasising the key events of Whistler's life, including his many travels and well-publicised disputes with friends and critics alike, it celebrates a unique artist whose vision and principles defied the conventions of his time.