Eddy, Arthur Jerome 1859-1920 creator text utu 2022 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Recollections and Impressions of James A. McNeill Whistler" by Arthur Jerome Eddy is a collection of personal reminiscences and reflections written in the early 20th century. The book pays tribute to the influential painter James A. McNeill Whistler, offering insights into his life, relationships, and artistic philosophy. The narrative combines biography with artistic critique, showcasing both the man behind the art and the unique qualities that made his work significant. The opening portion introduces Whistler’s struggles for recognition within the art world, particularly in the context of American art criticism and international tariffs affecting artists. It includes notable anecdotes highlighting Whistler's disdain for the lack of appreciation from his own country and his bitterness towards American critics and audiences who favored ridicule over support. The narrative also offers glimpses into Whistler's character—described as both irritable and deeply artistic—as well as his complex background, hinting at themes of identity and cultural belonging as woven throughout his life and work. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2022-07-02 Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images available at The Internet Archive) Originally published: United States: J.B. Lippincott Company, 1903 Whistler, James McNeill, 1834-1903 Painters -- United States -- 19th century -- Biography ND United States: J.B. Lippincott Company, 1903 03031473 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/68447 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/68447 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134600.0 68447