Ten O'Clock (1888)

Ten O'Clock is a collection of essays and critiques on art, written by James McNeill Whistler and first published in 1888. The book is divided into two parts, the first containing Whistler's thoughts on the art world and his own works, and the second featuring reviews of exhibitions and artists of the time. Whistler's writing style is noted for its wit and humor, as well as his tendency to challenge traditional ideas about art and its purpose. He argues for the importance of aestheticism and the idea that art should be appreciated for its beauty alone, rather than for any moral or political message it may convey. In the second part of the book, Whistler provides critiques of contemporary artists such as John Singer Sargent, �����douard Manet, and Edgar Degas, among others. He offers both praise and criticism, often focusing on the technical aspects of their work. Overall, Ten O'Clock is a significant work in the history of art criticism, reflecting Whistler's unique perspective and his contributions to the development of modern art.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.