J. A. M. Whistler

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James McNeill Whistler, a trailblazing painter, designer, and printmaker, regularly referred to his landscapes and portraits as "symphonies," "nocturnes," and "arrangements," showcasing his fascination with atmosphere, color, and line. Neglected at home in the United States, Whistler was idolized by Europe's avant-garde artists, spending his most creative years in London and Paris. The artist's sharp wit and carefully crafted image amplified his fame. Joseph Edgar Boehm created this bust in 1872, marking the year Whistler showcased his renowned Arrangement in Grey and Black: Portrait of the Artist's Mother at the Royal Academy in London.