James McNeill Whistler Prints Fine Art Society 5 - 28 April 2016
Gordon Cooke
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Book Details:
Publisher:Fine Art Society, London
Published Date:30th November -0001
Binding:paperback
Condition:New
Notes:The Fine Art Society, London, 2016. Glossy, bw-illustrated wraps with black/blue lettering on spine. 120 pp. with duotone images throughout. Laid in is a handwritten letter from the publisher to the previous owner. The Fine Art Society is staging the largest and most comprehensive exhibition of prints by James McNeill Whistler for 45 years at 148 New Bond Street, London from 5th to 28th April, 2016. As The Fine Art Society celebrates its 140th anniversary, this show features one of the first and most illustrious artists represented by the gallery, whose printmaking was crucial in forging his career and reputation. There are 80 works, reflecting each phase of his work as an etcher. Early works include studies of his family and prints published in the French Set in 1858. This was followed by the etchings of the Thames which were the foundation of his reputation. The famous Venice set, commissioned by The Fine Art Society and first exhibited in the gallery in 1883 will also be on show. Th
