Whistler's Mother
The Mystery of America's Most Famous Painting
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Gibson Square Books Ltd
Published:6th May '26
Should be back in stock very soon
GUARDIAN
THE TIMES, SATURDAY
TABLET
BURLINGTON MAGAZINE
painters-online.co.uk
londonandartistsguide.co.uk Whistler Exhibition review / book review
How does a painting become an iconic image? In almost detective-style, Sarah Walde pieces together the complex relationship of the sitter and her famous son in a gripping, exploring how the enigmatic painting became the first harbinger of Modern Art and became known as America's Mona Lisa.
How does a painting become an iconic image? In almost detective-style, Sarah Walde pieces together the complex relationship of the sitter and her famous son in a gripping, exploring how the enigmatic painting became the first harbinger of Modern Art and became known as America's Mona Lisa.
'Beautifully written.' SAUL BELLOW
'Enlightening.' DON DELILLO
'Brilliant.' MAIL ON SUNDAY
'Sparkling.' DAILY TELEGRAPH
'Extraordinary.' THE TIMES
'Much that had remained hidden.' OBSERVER
'Entrancing.' LONDON REVIEW OF BOOKS
'Engrossing.' FINANCIAL TIMES
'Splendid.' SPECTATOR
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'Uncommon.' CHOICE REVIEW
'Exceptionally engaging' APOLLO MAGAZINE
ISBN: 9781783342891
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242 pages