Russell P. Delphi Complete Paintings of James McNeill Whistler

Delphi Classics, 2017. — 1905 p.The American James Abbott McNeill Whistler was averse to sentimentality and moral allusion in painting, establishing himself as a leading proponent of the credo "art for art's sake". Finding a parallel between painting and music, Whistler entitled many of his paintings with musical names, emphasising the primacy of tonal harmony. His innovative and modern approach to art, at times resulting in disastrous consequences, have ultimately secured for him an important place in the history of modern art. Delphi’s Masters of Art Series presents the world’s first digital e-Art books, allowing readers to explore the works of great artists in comprehensive detail. This volume presents Whistler’s complete paintings in beautiful detail, with concise introductions, hundreds of high quality images and the usual Delphi bonus material.
The complete paintings of James Abbott McNeill Whistler — over 300 paintings, fully indexed and arranged in chronological and alphabetical order
Includes reproductions of rare works
Features a special ‘Highlights’ section, with concise introductions to the masterpieces, giving valuable contextual information
Enlarged ‘Detail’ images, allowing you to explore Whistler’s celebrated works in detail, as featured in traditional art books
Hundreds of images in colour – highly recommended for viewing on tablets and smart phones or as a valuable reference tool on more conventional eReaders
Special chronological and alphabetical contents tables for the paintings
Easily locate the paintings you wish to view
Whistler’s book THE GENTLE ART OF MAKING ENEMIES, giving an intriguing personal account of the Ruskin libel trial
Includes a selection of Whistler's drawings - explore the artist’s varied works
Features four bonus biographies, including the Pennells’ seminal book - discover Whistler's artistic and personal life