James abbott mcneill whistler biography of alberta
James abbott mcneill whistler bio...
| James McNeill Whistler | |
|---|---|
| Born | July 11, 1834 Lowell, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Died | July 17, 1903 (at age 69) London, England, UK |
| Nationality | American |
| Education | United States Military Academy, West Point, New York |
| Movement | Founder of Tonalism |
| Field | Painting |
| Works | View Complete Works |
James Abbott McNeill Whistler was born on 10 July, 1834 in Massachusetts.
He was the third son of George Whistler, a civil engineer, and his second wife Anna McNeill.
James abbott mcneill whistler biography of alberta
The American born graphic artist, spent his early life in Russia, following the move of his family to Russia where his father worked as a civil engineer. By then, James Whistler was only 9 years and studied drawing at the Imperial Academy of Science.
In 1848, James went to live with his sister and her husband in London. Following the death of his father in 1849, Whistler’s family reunited back in America and settled in Connecticut.
In 1851, Whistler moved to West Point and enrolled in the United Military