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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Preview
30s
Best known for the groundbreaking portrait of his mother, James McNeill Whistler was the original art star. But beneath the high gloss, the struggle of this genius to find his own voice resulted in a breakaway style that moved painting towards abstraction and would revolutionize the art world in his time-and beyond.
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A Unique Personality
3m 9s
A web bonus clip from James McNeill Whistler: The Case for Beauty.
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Portrait of the Artist's Mother
4m 14s
A web bonus clip from James McNeill Whistler: The Case for Beauty
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Whistler's Comeback
5m 8s
A web bonus clip from James McNeill Whistler: The Case for Beauty
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The Original Art Star
4m 56s
A bonus clip from James McNeill Whistler: A Case for Beauty.
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The White Girl
5m 3s
A web bonus clip from James McNeill Whistler: The Case for Beauty
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London's Newest Resident
5m
Web bonus clip from James McNeill Whistler: The Case for Beauty
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Sunday Breakfasts | Behind the Scenes
57s
Champagne glasses are unpacked and arranged, ready for Whistler’s Sunday guests.
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Whistler's Mother | Behind the Scenes
1m 13s
Witness an actor's composure as she steps into an iconic portrait.
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Butterfly | Behind the Scenes
53s
On set, the prop master supplies a fluttering butterfly to be chased by young Whistler.
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Porcelain | Behind the Scenes
1m 2s
Rustling straw, fragile porcelain, and Whistler's sleight of hand.
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Lady Meux | Behind the Scenes
1m 14s
Go behind the scenes as Whistler positions diamond-laden Lady Meux for her 1881 portrait.
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