Detail from The Canal, Amsterdam, 1889, James McNeill Whistler, The Hunterian, University of Glasgow

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r.: Butterfly, the Hunterian
r.: Butterfly, the Hunterian

The butterfly is derived from Whistler's monogram 'JW', with, in addition, a barbed tail, and trefoil backing. It is related to designs for Whistler 1892 [more].

Last updated: 8th December 2020 by Margaret