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

 

Bravura in Brown

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According to Edith Emma Marzetti (1865-1924), this was a portrait of Matthew White Ridley (1837-1888) , and it was signed with a butterfly for her. However, this may be incorrect.

Last updated: 8th February 2021 by Margaret