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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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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Prelude to a Hat | Behind the Scenes
1m 5s
The behind-the-scenes embellishment of a hat destined for a scene in Whistler’s studio.
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