Saint-Thomas-d'Aquin in Paris in Département de Paris, Île-de-France, France — Western Europe
James McNeill Whistler
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, June 25, 2023
1. James McNeill Whistler Marker
Of note here are the bolts used to secure the plaque to the building, as in his paintings Whistler used a stylized butterfly with stinger tail as his signature.
Ici a vecu
James McNeill
Whistler
Artiste - Peintre
de 1892 a 1901
Here lived the artist-painter James McNeill Whistler from 1892 to 1901.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Arts, Letters, Music. A significant historical year for this entry is 1892.
Location. 48° 51.182′ N, 2° 19.419′ E. Marker is in Paris, Île-de-France, in Département de Paris. It is in Saint-Thomas-d'Aquin. Marker is on Rue du Bac, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 110 Rue du Bac, Paris, Île-de-France 75007, France. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Pierre-Simon Laplace (a few steps from this marker); Romain Gary (a few steps from this marker); François-René de Chateaubriand (within shouting distance of this marker); Robert and Etienne Pelletier (within shouting distance of this marker); Pierre Poivre (1719-1786) (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Le Bon Marché (about 150 meters away); Hôtel de Gallifet (about 180 meters away); Edith Wharton (about 210 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Paris.
Also see . . .
1. James McNeill Whistler (Brittanica).
Overview: James McNeill Whistler, in full(Submitted on August 1, 2023.)James Abbott McNeill Whistler, (born July 11, 1834, Lowell, Massachusetts, U.S.—died July 17, 1903, London, England), American-born artist noted for his paintings of nocturnal London, for his striking and stylistically advanced full-length portraits, and for his brilliant etchings and lithographs. An articulate theorist about art, he did much to introduce modern French painting into England. His most famous work is Arrangement in Grey and Black No. 1 (1871; also called Portrait of the Artist’s Mother or Whistler’s Mother).
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2. James McNeill Whistler (Wikipedia).
Legacy: Whistler was inspired by and incorporated many sources in his art, including the work of Rembrandt, Velázquez, and ancient Greek sculpture to develop his own highly influential and individual style. He was adept in many media, with over 500 paintings, as well as etchings, pastels, watercolors, drawings, and lithographs. Whistler was a leader in the Aesthetic Movement, promoting, writing, and lecturing on the "art for art's sake" philosophy. With his pupils, he advocated simple design, economy of means, the avoidance of over-labored technique, and the tonal harmony of the final result.(Submitted on August 1, 2023.)
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, June 25, 2023
2. James McNeill Whistler Marker - wide view
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, June 25, 2023
3. James McNeill Whistler Marker - wider view, looking north on Rue du Bac
James McNeill Whistler (courtesy Musée d’Orsay via Wikimedia Commons), 1871
4. Arrangement in Grey and Black No. 1 (also known as Whistler’s Mother)
Credits. This page was last revised on August 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 1, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 44 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on August 1, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
