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

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Design for a sign for 'Mr Whistler's Lithographs'

Composition


                    Design for a sign for 'Mr Whistler's Lithographs', Glasgow University Library
Design for a sign for 'Mr Whistler's Lithographs', Glasgow University Library

The relevant part of the accompanying letter reads

'Enclosed sketch for signs - which I would have nearly square - as shown by the two vertical lines, which would be its limits -

Also have it White - and the lettering & Butterfly Black - the whole thing being varnished -

This arrangement I would not like you to use for any one else.' 1

Notes:

1: [17 November 1895], GUW #02975.

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