J. McNeill Whistler letters and broadside, 1873-1884.

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J. McNeill Whistler letters and broadside, 1873-1884.

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The collection contains two letters in Whistler's hand, dated 1st and 3rd Dec. 1884, to the directors of the Doré Gallery complaining about the rudeness of a gallery attendant. In addition, there is a copy of a Whistler letter to Sir, from 1873, refuting an article published in America that referred to his "peculiar creations" as hastily done. The text is genuine but it is not in Whistler's hand, possibly by his secretary/amanuensis. An undated printed broadside titled, "Harmony in blue and gold. The Peacock Room" describes the decorative design that Whistler created for the shipowner F.R. Leyland's dining room from 1876 until 1877. Originally designed by Thomas Jeckyll, the room was transformed into an all-embracing "Harmony in Blue and Gold" based on peacock motifs. The "Peacock Room" has been reinstalled at the Freer Gallery of Art.

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Leyland, Frederick Richards, 1831-1892

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Whistler, James McNeill, 1834-1903

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American painter, etcher and author. From the description of Autograph letters, signed with his name : Lindsey Houses, Chelsea, and 28 Wimple Street, to [James Key] Caird and J.E. Millais, [n.d.]. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270588842 From the description of Autograph letter signed : London, to Miss Cobden, [May 1881/1884]. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270587769 From the description of Autograph letter signed : Chelsea, London, to Waldo Story, the sculptor, pos...

Doré Galleries (London, England)

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