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(Created page with "== Early Life and Education == James Abbott McNeill Whistler was born on July 10, 1834, in Lowell, Massachusetts, USA. His father, George Washington Whistler, was a prominent civil engineer, and his mother, Anna Matilda McNeill, came from a wealthy Southern family. In 1842, the family moved to St. Petersburg, Russia, where George Whistler had been invited to work on the construction of a railroad. This period in Russia exposed young James to European art and culture, wh...") |
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Whistler's most famous work, "Arrangement in Grey and Black No. 1" (1871), commonly known as "Whistler's Mother," is a prime example of his mature style. The painting is notable for its subdued color palette and emphasis on form and composition. Whistler referred to his paintings as "arrangements" or "symphonies," highlighting his belief in the musical qualities of art. | Whistler's most famous work, "Arrangement in Grey and Black No. 1" (1871), commonly known as "Whistler's Mother," is a prime example of his mature style. The painting is notable for its subdued color palette and emphasis on form and composition. Whistler referred to his paintings as "arrangements" or "symphonies," highlighting his belief in the musical qualities of art. | ||
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Another significant work is "Nocturne in Black and Gold: The Falling Rocket" (1875), which exemplifies Whistler's interest in [[Aestheticism]], a movement that prioritized beauty and visual pleasure over narrative content. The painting's abstract quality and use of color to evoke mood rather than depict reality were groundbreaking at the time. | Another significant work is "Nocturne in Black and Gold: The Falling Rocket" (1875), which exemplifies Whistler's interest in [[Aestheticism]], a movement that prioritized beauty and visual pleasure over narrative content. The painting's abstract quality and use of color to evoke mood rather than depict reality were groundbreaking at the time. | ||