Papers of James McNeill Whistler [manuscript], 1888-1898.

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Papers of James McNeill Whistler [manuscript], 1888-1898.

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The papers contain a letter complaining to his publisher that unauthorized circulation of "The baronet and the butterfly" ahead of publication has spoiled the London market, so he wants to publish in Paris; a letter discussing the Goupil Gallery and drawings sold; and a letter to Alfred Stevens asking him to resign from the Royal Society of British Artists in protest over Whistler's forced resignation. The collection also includes a copy of Alfred Stevens' subsequentresignation note. The collection also includes a print of Whistler by William Nicholson framed with a note from Whistler requesting a portrait for "What the world says."

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University of Virginia. Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7921526

University of Virginia. Library

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Royal Society of British Artists

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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...

Stevens, Alfred, 1823-1906

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Cowan, J. (Jonathan)

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Marchaut, William.

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Freer, Charles Lang, 1854-1919

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Epithet: American collector British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000301.0x000033 Manufacturer and art collector. From the description of Charles Lang Freer letter, 1928. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 79450299 Art collector; Detroit, Michigan. Collected Asian, American, and European art, including a large collection of works by James McNeill Whistler. Founded the Freer G...

Nicholson, William, 1872-1949

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English artists and designer. From the description of Autograph letter signed : 11 Apple Tree Yard, St. James's [London], to Sir Sydney Cockerell, 1934 Nov. 15. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270609713 English wood-cut artist, illustrator, and painter. From the description of Letter, 1909. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 367390920 English illustrator. From the description of Sketchbook, [190-?]. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122500148 ...

Russell, A. H., fl. 1898.

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Goupil Gallery (London)

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