Colour Library Whistler

James McNeill Whistler a flamboyant dandy and ebullient publicist, friend of Oscar Wilde, was also a meticulous craftsman dedicated to the perfection of his art. He was one of the first to argue that the abstract ingredients of a painting - the lines, shapes, colours and tones - could in themselves be the subject. His portraits remain some of the most haunting images in nineteenth-century art. This is part of a series which acts as an introduction to key artists and movements in art history. Each title contains 48 full-page colour plates, accompanied by extensive notes, and numerous comparative illustrations in colour or black and white, a concise introduction, select bibliography and detailed source information for the images. Monographs on individual artists also feature a brief chronology. Written by Frances Spalding. 128 pages. 297 x 231mm.

Price £8.34