{"product_id":"whistler-frances-spalding","title":"Whistler  - Frances Spalding","description":"\u003ch1 data-start=\"36\" data-end=\"48\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"36\" data-end=\"48\"\u003eWhistler\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\r\n \r\n\u003ch6 data-section-id=\"9j2lyy\" data-start=\"50\" data-end=\"63\"\u003e🔹 Editor: \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eFrances Spalding\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h6\u003e\r\n\u003ch6 data-section-id=\"64mwtj\" data-start=\"105\" data-end=\"119\"\u003e🔹 Subject: \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eJames McNeill Whistler\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h6\u003e\r\n\u003ch6 data-section-id=\"rdn9zp\" data-start=\"161\" data-end=\"177\"\u003e🔹 Publisher: \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003ePhaidon Press\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e – Colour Library Series\u003c\/h6\u003e\r\n\u003ch6 data-section-id=\"t70n0m\" data-start=\"243\" data-end=\"264\"\u003e🔹 Edition \u0026amp; Year: First Edition, 1979\u003c\/h6\u003e\r\n\u003ch6 data-section-id=\"zb4la2\" data-start=\"288\" data-end=\"302\"\u003e🔹 Binding: Paperback\u003c\/h6\u003e\r\n\u003ch6 data-section-id=\"e01pyz\" data-start=\"316\" data-end=\"328\"\u003e🔹 Pages: 50\u003c\/h6\u003e\r\n\u003ch6 data-section-id=\"1xacf3y\" data-start=\"335\" data-end=\"346\"\u003e🔹 Size: 9 in × 12 in\u003c\/h6\u003e\r\n\u003ch6 data-section-id=\"yotxbd\" data-start=\"363\" data-end=\"378\"\u003e🔹 Language: \u003cstrong data-start=\"379\" data-end=\"390\"\u003eEnglish\u003c\/strong\u003e 🇬🇧\u003c\/h6\u003e\r\n \r\n\u003cp data-start=\"889\" data-end=\"1463\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"889\" data-end=\"899\"\u003eWhistler\u003c\/em\u003e, edited by \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eFrances Spalding\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, is a compact yet visually elegant art publication dedicated to the life and artistic achievements of \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eJames McNeill Whistler\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, one of the most refined and influential artists of the late 19th century. Published as a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1179\" data-end=\"1204\"\u003efirst edition in 1979\u003c\/strong\u003e in the renowned Colour Library series by \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003ePhaidon Press\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, this paperback edition (50 pages, large 9 × 12 inches format) is presented in \u003cstrong data-start=\"1363\" data-end=\"1383\"\u003eEnglish language\u003c\/strong\u003e and offers readers a concise introduction to Whistler’s unique artistic vision.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"1465\" data-end=\"1701\"\u003eJames McNeill Whistler is celebrated for his atmospheric paintings, tonal harmonies, and sophisticated compositions. His work bridged realism, symbolism, and aestheticism, helping shape modern ideas about beauty and artistic expression.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"1703\" data-end=\"1895\"\u003eOne of the defining strengths of this volume is its \u003cstrong data-start=\"1755\" data-end=\"1806\"\u003efocus on Whistler’s poetic use of tone and mood\u003c\/strong\u003e, highlighting how he transformed ordinary subjects into refined works of visual harmony.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"1897\" data-end=\"1915\"\u003eThe book includes:\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-start=\"1916\" data-end=\"2168\"\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"18wk7i9\" data-start=\"1916\" data-end=\"1972\"\u003eHigh-quality reproductions of Whistler’s major works\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"pfna7e\" data-start=\"1973\" data-end=\"2029\"\u003eCommentary on his artistic techniques and philosophy\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"hnuzfj\" data-start=\"2030\" data-end=\"2099\"\u003eHistorical context of the Aesthetic Movement and 19th-century art\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"10p4hkh\" data-start=\"2100\" data-end=\"2168\"\u003eInsights into Whistler’s influence on modern painting and design\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cul data-start=\"2199\" data-end=\"2365\"\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"1rm8n3k\" data-start=\"2199\" data-end=\"2240\"\u003eTonal harmony and atmospheric effects\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"14ac1bv\" data-start=\"2241\" data-end=\"2283\"\u003eThe philosophy of “art for art’s sake”\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"edent5\" data-start=\"2284\" data-end=\"2326\"\u003eUrban scenes, portraits, and nocturnes\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"vowi1v\" data-start=\"2327\" data-end=\"2365\"\u003eJapanese influences on Western art\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"2367\" data-end=\"2439\"\u003eThe book also discusses some of Whistler’s most famous works, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-start=\"2440\" data-end=\"2563\"\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"10092mc\" data-start=\"2440\" data-end=\"2521\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eArrangement in Grey and Black No. 1\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e (commonly known as \u003cem data-start=\"2499\" data-end=\"2518\"\u003eWhistler’s Mother\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"1l5awad\" data-start=\"2522\" data-end=\"2563\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eNocturne in Black and Gold – The Falling Rocket\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"2565\" data-end=\"2751\"\u003eThe large-format design (9 × 12 inches) enhances the visual experience, allowing readers to appreciate Whistler’s subtle color harmonies, elegant compositions, and atmospheric brushwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"2753\" data-end=\"2785\"\u003eThematically, the book explores:\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-start=\"2786\" data-end=\"2972\"\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"9hwyfr\" data-start=\"2786\" data-end=\"2833\"\u003eThe relationship between painting and music\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ajuao5\" data-start=\"2834\" data-end=\"2876\"\u003eBeauty, mood, and aesthetic refinement\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"1mdp9yo\" data-start=\"2877\" data-end=\"2925\"\u003eThe emergence of modern artistic sensibility\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"u0hovo\" data-start=\"2926\" data-end=\"2972\"\u003eThe influence of Japonisme on European art\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cul data-start=\"3033\" data-end=\"3190\"\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"fn6trk\" data-start=\"3033\" data-end=\"3070\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3035\" data-end=\"3070\"\u003eJames McNeill Whistler art book\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ul7gcz\" data-start=\"3071\" data-end=\"3095\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3073\" data-end=\"3095\"\u003eWhistler paintings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"n6nn7u\" data-start=\"3096\" data-end=\"3124\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3098\" data-end=\"3124\"\u003ePhaidon Colour Library\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"4qao0s\" data-start=\"3125\" data-end=\"3153\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3127\" data-end=\"3153\"\u003eAesthetic Movement art\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"18ei146\" data-start=\"3154\" data-end=\"3190\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3156\" data-end=\"3190\"\u003e19th-century European painting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"3192\" data-end=\"3317\"\u003eThe writing style is concise, informative, and visually oriented, making it suitable for beginners, students, and collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"3319\" data-end=\"3520\"\u003ePhaidon’s Colour Library series is respected for its elegant and accessible artist introductions, and this first edition reflects that tradition through its clean design and quality image reproduction.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"3522\" data-end=\"3692\"\u003eAs a \u003cstrong data-start=\"3527\" data-end=\"3559\"\u003e1979 first edition paperback\u003c\/strong\u003e, this volume carries \u003cstrong data-start=\"3581\" data-end=\"3620\"\u003estrong vintage and collector appeal\u003c\/strong\u003e, especially for admirers of Whistler and classic illustrated art books.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"3694\" data-end=\"3917\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"3694\" data-end=\"3704\"\u003eWhistler\u003c\/em\u003e is more than a compact artist introduction—it is a \u003cstrong data-start=\"3756\" data-end=\"3828\"\u003ecelebration of one of the masters of mood and atmosphere in painting\u003c\/strong\u003e, offering readers a visually rewarding exploration of Whistler’s refined artistic world.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"17fvu7l\" data-start=\"3924\" data-end=\"3942\"\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\u003cul data-start=\"3944\" data-end=\"4582\"\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"16kx7pt\" data-start=\"3944\" data-end=\"3974\"\u003e✦ Editor: Frances Spalding\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"1071ue6\" data-start=\"3975\" data-end=\"4012\"\u003e✦ Subject: James McNeill Whistler\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"1qjnycz\" data-start=\"4013\" data-end=\"4087\"\u003e✦ Publisher: Phaidon Press – Colour Library Series, First Edition 1979\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"hukx8j\" data-start=\"4088\" data-end=\"4121\"\u003e✦ Format: Paperback, 50 pages\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"8rynhn\" data-start=\"4122\" data-end=\"4168\"\u003e✦ Size: 9 × 12 inches – illustrated format\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"126gb4v\" data-start=\"4169\" data-end=\"4201\"\u003e✦ \u003cstrong data-start=\"4173\" data-end=\"4194\"\u003eLanguage: English\u003c\/strong\u003e 🇬🇧\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"1y7gyt1\" data-start=\"4202\" data-end=\"4241\"\u003e✦ Genre: Art \/ European Art History\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"ym79e5\" data-start=\"4242\" data-end=\"4298\"\u003e✦ Content: Artwork reproductions, analysis, overview\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"fo4t2l\" data-start=\"4299\" data-end=\"4363\"\u003e✦ Themes: Aestheticism, tonal harmony, atmosphere, Japonisme\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"42foeg\" data-start=\"4364\" data-end=\"4411\"\u003e✦ Writing Style: Informative and accessible\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"oafgxt\" data-start=\"4412\" data-end=\"4465\"\u003e✦ Visual Quality: High-quality illustrated plates\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"hs742y\" data-start=\"4466\" data-end=\"4520\"\u003e✦ Ideal For: Students, collectors, art enthusiasts\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"17br5mb\" data-start=\"4521\" data-end=\"4582\"\u003e✦ ⭐ Collector Value: Vintage Colour Library first edition\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"8h7yoo\" data-start=\"4589\" data-end=\"4613\"\u003e🔹 Collector’s Note\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"4615\" data-end=\"5012\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eThis 1979 first edition paperback of \u003cem data-start=\"4652\" data-end=\"4662\"\u003eWhistler\u003c\/em\u003e from Phaidon’s Colour Library series is a valuable collectible for lovers of 19th-century art and aestheticism. 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