Yes, madam, Nature is creeping up. [in response to a lady w… - James McNeill Whistler

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Yes, madam, Nature is creeping up. [in response to a lady who said that a landscape reminded her of his work]

James McNeill Whistler

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James Abbott McNeill Whistler (10 July 1834 – 17 July 1903) was an American-born, British-based painter and etcher. Finding a parallel between painting and music, Whistler entitled many of his paintings 'arrangements', 'harmonies', and 'nocturnes'.

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Birth Name: James Abbot McNeill Whistler

Native Name: James Whistler

Alternative Names: James McNeil Whistler • James Abbott McNeil Whistler • James Abbott MacNeil Whistler • James Abbott Mcneill Whistler • James Abbott Whistler • James Mac Neill Whistler • James Mc Neill Whistler • James Mc. Neill Whistler • James Abbott McNeill Whistler • James Abbot M'Neill Whistler • James M'Neill Whistler • James Abbott M'Neill Whistler • James A. McNeill Whistler

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The rare few, who, early in life, have rid themselves of the friendship of the many.

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Yes, madam, Nature is creeping up. [in response to a lady who said that a landscape reminded her of his work] - James McNeill Whistler

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