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Harmony in Black: Miss Ethel Philip by James McNeill Whistler

Harmony in Black: Miss Ethel Philip

James McNeill Whistler · 1895

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DETAILS
Artist
James McNeill Whistler
Date
1895
Location
Hunterian Museum and Art Gallery
ART MOVEMENTS
AestheticismTonalism
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THE ARTIST

James McNeill Whistler

1834–1903 · United States

James McNeill Whistler, known for his 'art for art's sake' philosophy, transformed painting into musical 'arrangements' and 'nocturnes' with subtle tonal harmonies.

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