In this beautifully illustrated monograph, the distinguished art critic Sadakichi Hartmann offers a unique portrait of one of the most renowned artists of the 19th century. Through a careful analysis of Whistler's life and work, Hartmann unveils the secrets of this enigmatic artist and delves into the intricacies of his creative process. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.