Eden Versus Whistler

Eden Versus Whistler: The Baronet and the Butterfly is a book written by James McNeill Whistler in 1899. The book is a collection of letters and articles that Whistler wrote in response to a lawsuit filed against him by Sir William Eden. Eden had commissioned Whistler to paint a portrait of his wife, but was dissatisfied with the result and refused to pay for it. Whistler then sued Eden for the full amount, and the case went to court.In the book, Whistler defends his artistic vision and his right to be paid for his work. He also criticizes the English art establishment and its narrow-mindedness. The book is full of Whistler's wit and humor, as well as his insights into the art world of the time. It also includes reproductions of some of Whistler's paintings and sketches.Overall, Eden Versus Whistler is a fascinating glimpse into the life and work of one of the most important artists of the late 19th century. It is a must-read for anyone interested in art history or the history of the Victorian era.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.