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James McNeill Whistler

1834–1903 · born in Lowell · died in London

James McNeill Whistler was born in Lowell, Massachusetts, in the United States, and spent his childhood partly in Russia. He moved to Europe as a young man and lived in Paris and London, where he became one of the most famous (and sharp-tongued) artists in the world. He titled paintings like pieces of music, such as 'Nocturne' and 'Arrangement.' He died in London in 1903.

9 paintings in the gallery

Whistler's MotherWhistler's Mother1871Symphony in White, No. 1: The White GirlSymphony in White, No. 1: The White Girl1860Nocturne in Black and Gold – The Falling RocketNocturne in Black and Gold – The Falling Rocket1875Symphony in White, No. 2: The Little White GirlSymphony in White, No. 2: The Little White Girl1864Nocturne: Blue and Silver – ChelseaNocturne: Blue and Silver – Chelsea1871Nocturne: Blue and Gold – Old Battersea BridgeNocturne: Blue and Gold – Old Battersea Bridge1872The Princess from the Land of PorcelainThe Princess from the Land of Porcelain1864Symphony in White, No. 3Symphony in White, No. 31866Arrangement in Grey and Black, No. 2: Portrait of Thomas CarlyleArrangement in Grey and Black, No. 2: Portrait of Thomas Carlyle1873