James McNeill Whistler and the Case for Beauty
The original art star, Whistler was a caustic wit and man-about-town. For the first time, a film examines the biography of the man and the course of his career. Best known for his painting popularly called “Whistler’s Mother,” by his death, Whistler was one of the most recognized artists in Europe and is today placed in the first rank of modern painters.
Episodes
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James McNeill Whistler and the Case for Beauty
S1 E1 - 56m 46s
The original art star, Whistler was a caustic wit and man-about-town. For the first time, a film examines the biography of the man and the course of his career. Best known for his painting popularly called “Whistler’s Mother,” by his death, Whistler was one of the most recognized artists in Europe and is today placed in the first rank of modern painters.
Extras + Features
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Prelude to a Hat | Behind the Scenes
1m 5s
The behind-the-scenes embellishment of a hat destined for a scene in Whistler’s studio.
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Peacock Room | Behind the Scenes
3m 4s
Join the Whistler documentary film crew in the Peacock Room at the Freer Gallery of Art.
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St. Petersburg in London | Behind the Scenes
51s
Travel to London as actors portray a scene from Whistler's St. Petersburg boyhood.
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