James Whistler

“Nature contains the elements, in colour and form, of all pictures, as the keyboard contains the notes of all music. But the artist is born to pick and choose..”. James Whistler. Whistler was a bold and eccentric character, yet his work is characterized by elegance and a harmony of tones. The American-born, British-based artist often titled his works after styles of musical compositions - ’symphony’ or ’nocturne’ - demonstrating his deep interest in the relationship between musical notes and different palettes.