CORNELL UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES ITHACA, N. Y. X4853 Fine Arts Library Sibley HaU .,_ Cornell University Library ND 237.W58I61 Memorial exhibition of the works of the 3 1924 014 881 191 'm Cornell University Library The original of this book is in the Cornell University Library. There are no known copyright restrictions in the United States on the use of the text. http://www.archive.org/cletails/cu31924014881191 CATALOGUE OF PAINTINGS, DRA WINGS, ETCHINGS AND LITHOGRAPHS THE GENTLE ART OF MAKING ENEMIES AS PLEASINGLY EXEMPLIFIED IN MANY INSTANCES, WHEREIN THE SERIOUS ONES OF THIS EARTH, CAREFULLY EXASPERATED, HAVE BEEN PRETTILY SPURRED ON TO UNSEEMLINESS AND INDISCRETION, WHILE OVERCOME BY AN UNDUE SENSE OF RIGHT BY JAMES McNeill whistler Pott 4to, los. 6d. net LONDON : WILLIAM HEINEMANN 21 BEDFORD STREET, W.C. PORTRAIT Of THE ARTIST Pa^e 86, No. 30 THE INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY OF SCULPTORS, PAINTERS & GRAVERS MEMORIAL EXHIBITION OF THE fVORKS OF THE LATE JAMES McNEILL WHISTLER, FIRST PRESIDENT OF THE INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY OF SCULPTORS, PAINTERS, AND. GRAVERS, IN THE NEH^ GALLERY, REGENT STREET, LONDON, FROM THE TfyENTY-SECOND OF FEBRUARY TO THE FIFTEENTH OF APRIL igos- HELD UNDER THE AUSPICES OF THE SOCIETY PRINTED AT THE BALLANTYNE PRESS, LONDON AND PUBLISHED BY WILLIAM HEINEMANN FOR THE INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY OF SCULPTORS, PAINTERS, AND GRA VERS, A T THE NEW GALLERY, REGENT STREET Si JAMES McNeill whistler 1834—1903 Officer of the Lepon of Honour ; Member of the Societe Nationale des Beaux-Arts ; Hon. Member of the Royal Academy of St. Luke, Rome ; Com- mander of the Order of the Crown of Italy ; Hon. Member of Royal Academy of Bavaria; Chevalier of the Order of St. Michael ; Hon. Member of the Royal Academy of Dresden ; Hon. Member of the Royal Scottish Academy; LL.D. of Glasgow University THE INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY OP SCULPTORS, PAINTERS & GRAVERS THE COUNCIL AuGUSTE Rodin, President John Lavery, Vice-President T. Stirling Lee, Honorary Secretary William Webb, Honorary Solicitor and Treasurer J. Crawhall Francis Howard A. LuDovici , A. Neven du Mont V Joseph Pennell Bertram Priestman Prof. G. Sauter C. H. Shannon Edmund J. Sullivan Fritz Thaulow E. A. Walton H. Wilson ACTING SECRETARY Dr. C, Bakker EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE FOR THE WHISTLER MEMORIAL EXHIBITION APPOINTED BY THE COUNCIL John Lavery A. LuDovici Joseph Pennell Professor G. Sauter D. C. Thomson E. A. Walton Harry Wilson. CATALOGUE COMMITTEE John Lavery A. LuDOvici Joseph Pennell HONORARY COMMITTEE H.R.H. Prince Eugene of Sweden and Norway His Excellency Monsieur Paul Cambon, Ambassador of the French Republic His Excellency Joseph H. Choate, Ambassador of the United States of America His Excellency Monsieur M. Chaumi6, Minister of Public Instruction and Fine Arts in France His Excellency Signor E. Orlando, Minister of Public Instruction in Italy W. C. Alexander, Esq. J. W. Beatty, Esq., Director of the Carnegie Institute, Pittsburg Monsieur L. B^n^dite, Director of the Luxembourg, Paris Monsieur A. Besnard Monsieur J. E. Blanche Dr. William Bode, Director of the Berlin Museum Dr. a. Bredius, Director of the Hague Gallery Monsieur Eugene Carri^re Sir C. Purdon Clarke, Director of the Victoria and Albert Museum, South Kensington Professor Sidney Colvin, Keeper of the Print Room, British Museum Edmund Davis, Esq. The Earl of Donoughmore Hon. George A. Drummond Monsieur Theodore Duret W. M, R. French, Esq., Director of the Chicago Insti- tute of the Fine Arts Walter Gay, Esq. The Marquis of Granby Sir James Guthrie, P.R.S.A. Luke Ionides, Esq. Sir Henry Irving Professor H. C. Ives, Director of the St. Louis Museum of Fine Arts The Earl of Lytton Howard Mansfield, Esq. Monsieur H. Marcel, Director of Fine Arts in France Sir J. Stirling Maxwell, Bart. Harrison Morris, Esq., Director of the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts J. J. Paton, Esq., Glasgow Corporation Gallery Sir Francis Powell, P.R.S.W. J. S. Sargent, R.A. The Very Rev. R. Herbert Story, Principal of Glasgow University Mrs. Charles Thynne Dr. Von Tschudi, Director of the National Gallery, Berlin The Marquis of Tullibardine Samuel Dennis Warren, Esq., President of the Boston Museum of Fine Arts The Lord Windsor Mrs. William McNeill Whistler CENTRAL HALL A COLLECTION OF ETCHINGS BY THE LATE JAMES McNeill whistler, lent by his MAJESTY THE KING, FROM THE ROYAL LIBRARY, WINDSOR CASTLE, AND THE PRIVATE APARTMENTS OF H.R.H. THE PRINCESS VICTORIA, AND A BUST OF WHISTLER BY SIR J. E. BOEHM, LENT BY H.R.H. THE PRINCESS LOUISE, DUCHESS OF ARGYLL, FROM K^ENSINQTON PALACE PAl,R OJ, Ni.', 164 THE SMALL LETTER " W AFTER THE TITLE DENOTES THE NUMBER IN MR. WEDMORE'S CATALOGUE OF whistler's etchings. "s" refers to THE SUP- PLEMENT TO WEDMORE'S CATALOGUE COMPILED BY "AN amateur" 1 Liverdun 2 La Ketameuse 3 En Plein Soleil 4 The Unsafe Tenement 5 The Dog on the Kennel 6 La Mhve Gerard 7 Street at Saveme 8 Little Arthur 9 La Vieille aux Loques 10 Annie 1 1 La Marchande de Moutarde 12 The Rag Gatherers 13 Fumette 14 The Kitchen 15 The Title to the French Set 16 A Little Boy 17 Seymour 18 Annie Seated 19 Reading by Lamplight 20 The Music Room 2 1 Soupe k trois sous 22 Bibi Valentin 13 w 4 w 5 w 6 w ■7 w '8 w 9 w II w 13 w 14 w 15 w 16 w 17 w 18 w 19 w 20 W 22 w 23 w 24 w 25 w 26 w 27 w 28 23 Reading in Bed w 29 24 Bibi Lalouette w 30 25 Greenwich Pensioner w 32 26 Greenwich Park W33 27 Nursemaid and Child W34 28 Thames Warehouses from Thames Tunnel Pier W3S 29 Westminster Bridge w 36 30 Limehouse W37 31 Tyzac, Whiteley and Co. W39 32 Black Lion Wharf w 40 33 The Pool w 41 34 The Thames Police , 35 Long-Shore Men w 42 W43 36 The Lime-Burner W44 37 Billingsgate W4S 38 The Landscape with the Horse w 46 39 Becquet W48 40 Finette W54 41 Paris, Isle de la Cit6 WSS 42 Annie Haden WS7 43 Eotherhithe w 60 44 The Forge w 63 45 Vauxhall Bridge w66 46 Millbank w 67 47 The Little Wapping w 71 48 The Little Pool w 72 49 Encamping W7S SO The Storm W77 14 THREE FIGURES, PINK AND GREY Page 4S, A'"' 599 SI Little Smithfield w 78 52 Cadogan Pier W79 53 Old Hungerford Bridge w8o 54 Chelsea Wharf w 81 55 "Weary W83 56 Chelsea Bridge and Church w 85 57 Speke Hall w86 58 The Model Resting {from H.R.H. the Princess Victoria's Apwrtments) w 87 59 Swan Brewery W89 60 Fanny Leyland W94 61 Elinor Leyland W9S 62 Florence Leyland w 96 63 Tatting w 98 64 The Boy w 109 65 A Child on a Couch W 112 66 Steamboats off the Tower {frcm H.R.H. the Princess Victoria's Apartments) w 114. 67 The Little Forge w IIS 68 The Piano w 117 69 The Dam Wood W 120 70 Shipbuilder's Yard w 121 71 The Guitar Player {from H.R.H. the Princess Victoria's Apartments) w 122 72 London Bridge w 123 73 Price's Candle Works w 124 74 Battersea : Dawn {from H.R.H. the Prin- cess Victoria's Apartments) w 125 75 The Muff IS w 126 76 A Sketch from Billingsgate 77 Fishing Boats, Hastings 78 Wyoh Street 79 Temple Bar 80 Free Trade Wharf 81 The Thames toward Erith {from H.R.H. the Princess Victoria's Apartments) 82 Lindsay Houses do. 83 From Pickled Herring Stairs 84 Lord "Wolseley 85 St. James's Street 86 The Large Pool 87 The Adam a,nd Eve, Old Chelsea 88 Putney Bridge 89 The Little Putney {from H.R.E. the Princess Victoria's Apartments) 90 Hurlingham do. 91 Fulham do. THE REMAINING NUMBERS OF THIS COLLECTION ARE IN THE BALCONY 92 The Little Venice w 149 93 Nocturne w 150 94 The Little Mast 'w 151 95 The Little Lagoon w 152 96 The Palaces w 153 97 The Doorway 'W 154 98 The Piazzetta ^ i55 99 The Traghetto w 156 16 w 130 w 131 w 132 w 133 w 134 w 135 w 136 w 137 w 138 w 140 w 143 w 144 w I4S w 146 w 147 W J48 PA' F b^, Ni' i(ji loo The Riva w 157 10 1 The Two Doorways w 158 102 The Beggars WIS9 103 The Mast w 160 104 Doorway and Vine w 161 105 San Biagio w 163 106 Nocturne Palaces w 168 107 Long Lagoon w 169 108 The Bridge w 171 109 Upright Venice w 172 no The Eiva, No. 2 w 175 III The Balcony WI77 112 The Fishing Boat w 178 113 Garden w 180 114 TheRialto w 181 115 Long Venice w 182 116 The Dyer w 189 117 Nocturne — Shipping w 194 118 Aldemey Street w 196 119 The Smithy WI97 120 Nocturne — Salute w 199 121 Dordrecht w 200 122 Cottage Door w 204 123 The Village Sweet Shop W20S 124 The Fruit Shop w 210 125 The Steps W2I3 126 Mother and Child w 224 127 The Barbers w 229 128 Old Clothes Exchange w 231 17 B 129 Fleur de Lya Passage W233 130 Visitors' Boat W237 13" Troop Ships w 238 132 Monitors W239 133 Southampton Docks w 240 134 Bunting w 241 135 Dipping the Flag w 242 136 The Fleet— Evening W243 137 Return to Tilbury w 244 138 Landing Stage, Cowes (incorrectly de- scribed by Wedmore as Ryde Pier) W245 139 Turret Ship (undescribed) 140 Windsor (Where she lives) W247 141 The Church, Brussels w 249 142 Square House w 261 143 Kerrot {^from H.R.E. the Princess Vic- toria's AptM'Iments) w 264 144 Long House — Dyer's — Amsterdam w 266 145 Zaandam (from HM.H. the Princess Victoria's Apartments) w 268 146 Speke Hall, No. 2 s 269 147 The Mill S3S8 IN THE CENTRAL HALL 148 Portrait Bust of Whistler by Sir J. E. Boehm {Lent hy H.R.H. the Princess Lomse, Duchess of Argyll) 18 NORTH ROOM RIGHT HAND SIDE A CHRONOLOGICAL COLLECTION OF JAMES McNeill ffmsTLER's ETCHINGS ' <^' S^Q '^7 ^jAC^V" '-l A ' 7"/ ^' i/' '^,^' yjr .^y ^ *^f \3" PAGE 60, NO 179 THE NUMBERS BEFORE THE TITLES DENOTE THE PRINTS shown; those AFTER, THE WEDMORB CATALOGUE AND SUPPLEMENT NUMBERS Early Portrait of Whistler w i Annie Haden w 2 The Dutchman holding the Glass w 3 4 Liverdun {See Eis Majesty's Collection) w 4 5 La E6tameuse do. w 5 6 En Plein Soleil do. w 6 7 The Unsafe Tenement do. w 7 8 The Dog on the Kennel do. w 8 9 La M6re G6rard do. w 9 La Mfere G6rard stooping w 10 1 1 Street in Saverne {See His Majesty's Col- lection) w It Gretchen at Heidelberg w 1 2 1 3 Little Arthur {See His Majesty's Collection) w 1 3 14 La Vieille aux Loques do. w 14 15 Annie do. w 15 16 LaMarchandedeMoutarde do. w 16 17 The Rag Gatherers do. w 17 18 Fumette do. w 18 19 The Kitchen do. w 19 20 The Title to the French Set do. w 20 21 Auguste DeMtre {Lent by Messrs. Ernest Brown cmd Phillips), destroyed proof w 2 1 22 A Little Boy {See Eis Majesty's CoUectwn) w 22 23 Seymour do. w 23 24 Annie Seated do. w 24 25 Beading by Lamplight do. w 25 26 The Music Eoom do. w 26 27 Soupe & Trois Sous do. w 27 28 Bibi Valentin do. w 28 29 Eeading in Bed do. w 29 30 Bibi Lalouette do. w 30 31 The Wine Glass {Lent hy H. S. Theobcdd, Esq.) w 31 32 Greenwich Pensioner {See His Majesty's CoUeciion) w 32 33 Greenwich Park {See His Majesty's Golleo- tion) w 33 34 Nursemaid and Child {See His Modesty's CoUection) w 34 35 Thames Warehouses from Thames Tunnel Pier {See His Mtyesty's CoUection) w 35 36 Westminster Bridge do. w 36 37 Limehouse do. w 37 38 A Wharf {Lent by Messrs. Ernest Brown and PhUUps) w 38 39 Tyzac, Whiteley & Co. {See His Majesty's Collection) w 39 40 Black Lion Wharf {See His Majesty's Col- leotion) y/ 40 41 The Pool {See His Majesty's Collection) w 41 42 The Thames Police do. w 42 22 ARRANGEMENT IN GREY AND BLACK: THOMAS GARLYLE Page 76, No. 5 43 Long-Shore Men (See His Majesty's Col- lecUon) w 43 44 The lime-Bumer do. w 44 45 Billingsgate do. w 45 46 The Landscape with the Horse {See His Majesty's Collection) vr 46 Arthur Seymour w 47 48 Becquet {See His Majesty's Collection) w 48 Astruc w 49 50 Fumette Standing {Lent by His Honour Sir J. C. Hay) w 50 5 1 Fumette's Bent Head (Lent by Messrs. Ernest Brown and Phillips) {destroyed) w 51 52 Whistler {Lent by Sir James Knowles) w 52 5 3 Drouet {Lent by His Honour Sir J. G. Day) w 5 3 54 Finette {See His Majesty's Collection) w 54 55 Paris; Isle de la Citd do. w 55 Venus w 56 57 Annie Sadea {See His Majesty's Collection) w 57 58 Mr. Mann {Lent by the Board of Educa- tion) w 58 59 The Penny Boat {Lent by H. S. Theobald, Esq.) w 59 60 Botherhithe {See His Majestnfs CoUeclion) w 60 61 Axenfeld {Lent by the Board of Ednica- w 61 The Engraver w 62 63 The Forge {See His Moj^t'tfs Collection) w 63 Joe w 64 23 65 The Miser (Lent hy the Boa/rd of EdAUM- Uon) w 65 66 Vauxhall Bridge {See His Majesty s Col- lection) w 66 67 Millbank {See His Majesty's GoUection) w 67 68 The Punt {Lent hy H. S. Theobald, Esq.) w 68 69 Sketching do. W 69 70 Westminster Bridge in Progress {Lervt hy H. S. Theobald, Esq.) vr 70 71 The Little Wapping {See His Majesty's Collection) w 71 72 The Little Pool do. w 72 Tiny Pool w 73 RatcliflFe Highway w 74 75 Encamping {See His MoQeslAfs Collection) w 75 76 Eoss Winans {Lent by H. S. Theobald, Esq.) w 76 77 The Storm {See His Majesty's Collection) w 77 78 Little Smithfield do. w 78 79 Cadogan Pier do. w 79 80 Old Hungerford Bridge do. w 80 81 Chelsea Wharf do. w 81 8 2 Amsterdam, etched from the Tolhuis {Lent hy H. S. Theobald, Esq.) w 82 83 Weary {See His Majesty's Collection) W!83 Shipping at Liverpool w 84 85 Chelsea Bridge and Church {See His Majesty's Collection) w 85 86 Speke Hall (See His Majesty's Collection) w 86 24 PA F 71 N jj 87 The Model Eesting {Lent by H.R.H. the Princess Victoria) w 87 88 Whistler's Mother (destroyed plate, lent by Messrs. Ernest Brovm and PhilUps) w88 89 Swan Brewery (See His Majesty's Gollee- tion) W89 90 Fosco {Lent by H. S. Theobald, Esq.) w 90 91 The Velvet Dress do. W 91 92 The Little Velvet Dress {Lent by His Honour Sir J. 0. Bay) w 92 93 F. R. Ley land {Lent by H. S. Theobald, Esq.) W93 94 Fanny Ley land {See His Majesty's Collec- tion) W94 95 Elinor Ley land do. W95 96 Florence Leyland do. w 96 97 Reading a Book {Lent by H. S. Theobald, Esq.) W97 98 Tatting {See His Majesty's Collection) W98 99 Maude {Lent by H. S. Theobald, Esq.) W99 100 Maude Seated do. w 100 The Beach W lOI 102 Tillie, a Model {Lent by His Howowr Sir J. G. Day) W 102 Seated Girl w 103 104 The Desk {Lent by Messrs. Ernest Brown and Phillips) w 104 105 Resting w 105 106 Agnes {£,ent by H. S. Theobald, Esq.) 25 w 106 The Model Lying Down w 107 Two Sketches w 108 109 The Boy (See His Mcyesty's Collection) w 109 Swinburne w no A Lady at a Window win 112 A Child on a Couch (See His Mcyestj/s Collection) w 112 Sketch of a Girl, Nude w 113 114 Steamboats off the Tower (Lent hyH.R.H. the Princess Victoria) w 114 115 The Little Forge (See His Majesty's Col- lection) w 115 116 Two Ships (Lent hy H. S. Theobald, Esq.) w 116 117 The Piano (See His Majesty's Collec- tion) w 117 The Scotch Widow w 118 119 Speke Shore (Lent hy H. S. Theobald, Esq.) w 119 120 The Dam Wood (See His Majesty's Collec- tion) w 120 121 Shipbuilder's Yard do. w 121 122 The Guitar Player (Lent by H.K.H. the Princess Victoria) w 122 123 London Bridge (See His Majesty's Collec tion) w 123 124 Price's Candle Works do. w 124 125 Battersea; 'Dawn (Lent by HR.H. the Princess Victoria) w 125 26 126 The Muff (See His Mt^est^a CoUeetion) w 1 2 6 127 A Sketch of Ships {Lent by His Honour Sir J. 0. Day) w 127 128 The White Tower {Lent hy H. S. Theo- baid, Esq.) The Troubled Thames 130 A Sketch from Billingsgate 131 Fishing Boats, Hastings 132 Wych Street 133 Temple Bar 134 Free-Trade "Wharf 13s The Thames toward Erith H.R.H. the Princess Victoria) 136 Lindsay Houses do. 137 From Pickled Herring Stairs {See His Majesty's Collection) 138 Lord Wolseley do. 139 Irving as Philip of Spain {Lent by H. S. Theobald, Esq.) w 139 140 St. James's Street {See His Majesty's Collection) w 140 141 Battersea Bridge {Lent by H. S. Theo- bald, Esq.) Whistler with the White Look 143 The Large Pool {See His Majesty's Col- w 128 w 129 {See His w 130 do. w 131 do. w 132 do. w 133 do. w 134 {Lent by w 13s w 136 {See His w 137 w 138 144 The "Adam & Eve," Old Chelsea 145 Putney Bridge 27 w 141 w 142 Col- w 143 do. w 144 do. w 145 146 The Little Putney {Lent by H.R.E. the Princess Victoria) w 146 147 Hurlingham do. w 147 148 Fulham do. w 148 149 The Little Venice {See His Majesty's Collection) w 149 150 Nocturne do. w 150 151 The Little Mast do. w 151 152 The Little Lagoon do. w 152 153 The Palaces do. WI53 154 The Doorway do. w 154 155 The Piazzetta do. wiSS 156 TheTraghetto do. w 156 157 The Riva do. w 157 158 Two Doorways do. w 158 159 The Beggars do. w 159 160 The Mast do. w 160 161 Doorway and Vine do. w 161 162 Wheelwright {Lent hy H. S. Theobald, Esq.) w 162 1 63 San Biagio {See His Majesty's Collection) w 163 164 Bead-Stringers {Lent by H. S. TheobaJd, Esq.) w 164 165 Turkeys do. w 165 166 Fruit-Stall do. w 166 167 San Giorgio do. w 167 168 Nocturne Palaces (*S'i ee His Majesty's Col- lection) w x68 169 Long Lagoon do. 28 w 169 170 Temple {Lent hy E. S. Theobald, Esq.) I "J I The Bridge {See His Majesty's Collec- tion) 172 Upright Venice do. 173 Little Court {Lent by H. S, Theobald, Esq.) 1 74 Lobster Pots do. 175 TheRiva, No. 2 {See Sis Mcyesty's Collec- 176 Drury Lane {Lent by ff. S. Theobald, Esq.) 177 The Balcony {See His Majesty's Gollegtion) 178 Fishing Boat do. 179 Ponte Piovan {Lent by H. S. Theobald, Esq.) 180 Garden {See His Majesty's Collection) 181 The Rialto do. 182 Long Venice do. 183 Furnace, Nocturne {Lent by H. S. Theo- bald, Esq.) 1 84 Quiet Canal do. 185 Salute: Dawn do. 186 Lagoon: Noon do. 187 Murano-Glass Furnace do. 188 Fish-Shop, Venice do. 189 The Dyer {See His Majesty's Collection) 190 Little Salute {Lent by H, S. Theobald, Esq.) Wool-Carders 29 w 171 w 172 w 173 w 174 w 17s w 176 w 177 w 178 w 179 w 180 w 181 w 182 w 183 w 184 w 185 w 186 w 187 w 188 w 189 w 190 w 191 192 Eegent's Quadrant (Lent by H, S. Theo- bald, Usq.) w 192 193 Islands (Lent by Ernest Marsh, Esq.) w 193 194 Nocturne — Shipping (See His Majesty's Collection) w 194 Old Women w 195 196 Aldemey Street (See His Majesty's Col- lection) w 196 197 The Smithy do. w 197 198 Stables (Lent by Messrs. F. Keppel de Co.) w 198 199 Nocturne — Salute (See His Majesty's Cd- lection) w 199 200 Dordrecht do. w 200 201 A Corner of the Palais Royal (Lent by His Honov/r Sir J. G, Day) w 201 202 Sketch at Dieppe (Lent by Messrs, Ernest Brown and Phillips) w 202 203 Booth at a Fair (Lent by His Honour Sir J. C. Day) w 203 204 Cottage Door (See His Majesty's Collec- tion) w 204 205 The Village Sweet-Shop do. w 205 206 The Seamstress (Lent by His Honour Sir J. C. Day) w 206 207 Sketch in St. James's Park (Lent by H. S. Theobald, Esq.) w 207 208 Fragment of Piccadilly (Lent by Messrs. Ernest Brown and Phillips) w 208 209 Old Clothes Shop do. w 209 30 SYMPHONY IN JTHITE, No. Ill Page 77, No 7 2IO The Fruit-Shop {See His Majesty/ a Coltee- W 2IO 211 A Sketch on the Embankment {Lent hy Messrs. Ernest Brown and PhUlips) w 2 1 1 212 The Menpes Children do. w 212 213 The Steps {See His Majesty's Collection) w 213 214 The Fruit-Shop: "Busy Chelsea" (Zem« 6?/ H. S. Theobald, Esq.) w 214 215 T.A.Nash do. w 215 216 Furniture Shop {Lent hy His Honour Sir J. C. Day) w 2 16 217 Savoy Scaffolding do. w 2 1 7 218 RaQ way Arch do. w 218 219 Rochester Row {Lent hy Howard Mams- field, Esq.) w 219 220 York St., Westminster do. w 220 221 The Fur Cloak {Lent hy H. S. Theobald, Esq.) w 221 222 Woman Seated do. w 222 223 Steamboat Fleet do. w 223 224 Mother and Child {See His Majesty's Gd- ketion) w 224 225 Sketch of Battersea Bridge {Lent hy H. S. Theobald, Esq.) w 225 226 Putney No. 3 do. w 226 227 F. R, Leyland's Mother do. w 227 Wild West w 228 229 The Barber's {See His Majesty's Collection) w 229 31 Z30 Petticoat Lane {Lent by His Honour Sir J. G. Bay) w 230 231 Old Clothes Exchange {See His Majesty's Collection) w 231 232 St. James's Place, Houndsditch {Lent by E. S. Theobald, Esq.) . w 232 233 Fleur de Lys Passage ((See His Majesty's Collection) w 233 234 Cutler's Street {Lent by H. S, Theobald, Esq.) w 234 235 The Cock and the Pump do, w 235 236 Sandwich : Salvation Army do. w 236 237 Visitors' Boat {See His Majesty's Collec- tion) w 237 238 Troop Ships do. w 238 239 Monitors do. w 239 240 Southampton Docks do. w 240 241 Bunting do. w 241 242 Dipping the Flag do. w 242 243 The Fleet — Evening do. w 243 244 Return to Tilbury do. w 244 245 Landing Stage, Cowes do. w 245 Turret Ship do. (undescribed) Chelsea (Where I live) w 246 247 Windsor (Where she lives) {See His Majest^s Collection) w 247 The Canal, Ostend w 248 249 The Church, Brussels {See His Majesty's Collection) w 249 33 '"'age 75, Nm. 4 250 Court Yard — Brussels {Lent hy H. S, Theobald, Esq.') w 250 251 Grande Place, Brussels do. w 251 252 Palace, Brussels do. w 252 253 The Barrow, Brussels do. w 253 254 The High Street, Brussels {Lent hy His Honour Sir J. C. Day) w 254 255 Market Place, Bruges {Lent hy H. S. Theobald, Esq.) w 255 256 Passages de I'Opera {Lent by Ernest Ma/rsh, Esq.) w 256 Carpet-Menders w 257 Sun Flowers, Rue des Beaux Arts w 258 259 Mairie, Loches {Lent hy the Boaird oj Education) w 259 260 Steps, Amsterdam {See His Mc^esty's Col- lection) w 260 261 Square House do. w 261 262 Balcony, Amsterdam {Lent hy the Board of Education) w 262 263 Little Draw-Bridge {Lent hy H. J. PolUtt, Esq.) w 263 264 'Piemcot{Lenthy H.B.H. Princess Victoria) w 264 265 Nocturne Dance House {Lent hy Ernest Ma^sh, Esq.) ' w 265 266 Long House — Dyer's — Amsterdam {See His Meyesty's Collection) w 266 267 Bridge, Amsterdam {Lent hy His Honour Sir J, C. Day) w 267 33 c 268 Zaandam {Lent by ff.ft.ff. the Prmcess Victoria) w 268 269 Speke Hall, No. 2 {See His Majesty's Col- lection) s 269 270 Ohurcli Doorway, Edgemere {Lent by His Honour Sir J. G. Day) s 270 Double Doorway, Sandwich s 271 Doorway, Sandwich s 272 Butcher's Shop, Sandwich S273 274 Rampants, Sandwich {Lent by Howwd Mansfield, Esq.) s 274 275 Portsmouth Children {Lent by His Honour Sir J. 0. Day) S275 276 Tilbury Naval Review Series {Lent by His Honotvr Sir J. C. Bay) s 276 Windsor S277 Little Putney, No. 2 s 278 Battersea Bridge, No. 3 S279 280 Under Battersea Bridge {Lent by Messrs. Ernest Brown and Phillips) s 280 281 Melon Shop, Houndsditch {Lent by Messrs. F. Keppel and Go.) s 281 After the Sale, Houndsditch s 282 Steps, Gray's Inn S283 284 Gray's Inn Babies {Lent by Howard Maiisfield, Esq.) s 284 283 Gray's Inn Place {Lent by His Honowr Sir J. G. Day) s 285 Seats, Gray's Inn s 286 34 PORrRAir OF MONSIEUR THEODORE DURET Page 78, No. 10 "■\ 287 Exeter Street (Lent by His Honour Sir J. C. Bay) s 287 Abbey Jubilee s 288 289 Bird Cages, Drury Lane (Lent by His Honofwr Sir J. G. Day) s 289 290 The Bucking Horse (Lent by Messrs. F. Keppel and Go.) s 290 291 Bag Shop — MUlman's Bow (Lent by Howa/rd Mansfield, Esq.) s 291 292 Clothes Exchange, No. i (Lent by Howa/rd Mamsfidd, Esq.) s 292 293 Charing Cross Railway Bridge (Lent by His Honowr Sir J. G. Day) s 293 Shaving and Shampooing s 294 29s Jubilee Place, Chelsea (Lent by E. G. Kennedy, Esq.) s 295 296 Justice Walk, Chelsea (Lent by E. G. Kennedy, Esq.) a 296 297 Bird Cages, Chelsea (Lent by His Honour Sir J. G. Day) s 297 298 Merton Villa, Chelsea (Lent by Howmrd Majmfidd, Esq.) s 298 299 Little Maunders (Lent by Messrs. Ernest Brown and PhUlips) s 299 Custom House s 300 301 Nut Shop, St. James's Place (Lent by Howard Mamsfield, Esq.) s 301 302 Old Clothes Shop, No. 2 (See His Majesty's Gollection) s 302 35 303 Model Stooping {Lent by H. S. Theobald, Esq.) S303 Nude Figure Eeclining S304 Binding the Hair S305 306 The Little Hat (Lent by His Honowr Sir J. G.Day) s 306 307 The Little Nurse Maid do. S307 Baby Pettigrew S308 Miss Lenoir S309 310 Swan and Iris (Lent by His Honour Sir J. G. Day) s 310 Cameo No. 2 s 311 Marbles s 312 Jardin du Luxembourg S3I3 Terrace, Luxembourg Gardens S3I4 Boulevard Poissonifere S3IS 316 Rue Rochefoucault (Lent by His Honour Sir J. G. Day) s 316 317 Quai de Montebello (Lent by E. G. Ken/nedy, Esq.) S317 Quai, Ostend S318 Railway Station, Yovhs S319 320 Rue des Bons Enfants, Tours (Lent by Messrs. F, Keppel & Go.) s 320 Hotel Croix Blanche, Tours S32I Market Place, Tours s 322 323 Hangman's House, Tours (Zm« by Ernest Marsh, Esq.) S323 Little Market Place, Tours S324 36 Cellar Door, Tours s 325 Place Daumout s 326 Chateau s 327 Chateau, Touraine s 328 Doorway, Touraine s 329 Court of the Monastery of St. Augustin at Bourges s 330 Hotel Lallement, Bourges s 331 "Windows, Bourges s 332 333 Windows opposite Hotel, Bourges {Lent hy Ernest Marsh, Esq,) s 333 334 Chancellerie, Loches {Lent hy L. W, Hod- son, Esq.) s 334 THE REMAINDER OF THIS COLLECTION IS IN BALCONY Market Women, Loches s 335 Hotel Promenade, Loches s 336 Theatre, Loches s 337 Tour St. Antoine, Loches s 338 Market-Place, Loches s 339 Benaissance Window, Loches s 340 Chapel Doorway, Montresor s 341 Chateau, Amboise s 342 Clock Tower, Amboise s 343 Gateway, Chartreuse s 344 Under the Cathedral, Blois s 345 346 A Guild House, Brussels {Lent by Messrs. F. Keppel & Co.) a 346 37 347 Gold House, Brussels {Lent hy His Honov/r Sir J. 0. Bay) s 347 Butter Street, Brussels s 348 House of the Swan, Brussels s 349 350 Archway, Brussels (Lent by S. S. Theobald, Esq.) s 350 Court-yard, Eue P. L. Courier s 351 Brussels Children s 352 Street, Brussels s 353 Chateau Yemeuil s 354 Church, Amsterdam s 355 356 The Embroidered Curtain {Lent by Ernest Mwrsh, Esq.) s 356 Jews' Quarter, Amsterdam s 357 The Mill s 358 Little Nocturne, Amsterdam s 359 Bohemians, Corsica s 360 "Venice s 361 Seymour Standing s 362 363 Opposite Lindsay Eow {Lent by H. S. Theo- bald, Esq.) a 363 Full Length Figure of Lady in Hat with Feather Full Length Figure of Girl with Short Hair Twelve Sketches of Heads Nora Quinn Second Traghetto g 368 An Eagle g 369 38 S364 8365 8*366 S367 PAi.l- 77. .\<>. 1 370 Jo's Bent Head {Lent hy H. S. TkeohaU, Esq.) s 370 Young Woman, standing s 37 1 Nude s 372 373 Jeweller's Shop {Lent hy H. S. Theobald, Esq.) (350 Grolier) 374 Fisherwomen, Ostend (uudescribed) A fish market under a glass and iron roof, just seen at top. Two children and a chicken in front to right. Nu- merous figures around the stall. Three children to left, the Butterfly on upper left-hand side {Lent by His Honour Sir J. G. Day) H. 3f , B. sf 375 J. L. Druez's Fruit and Flower Shop (undescribed) A door with three figures in centre. Fruit and vegetable stalls on both sides. A fourth figure, a woman, to right. The Butterfly to right at top {Lent by His Honowr Sir J, 0. Day) H. 4H> B. 3f 376 Nude Model, standing (undescribed) Slightly turned to right, looking down. Butterfly to left {Lent by H. J. PoUitt, Esq.) H. 3i, B. i| 39 377 Luxembourg Gardens (undescribed) A balustrade extends across the centre. Six women seated on chairs before it. A vase supported by two cupids on right, the BuJ^terfly on left above balustrade {Lent hy His Honour Sir J. 0. Day) H. 5. B. 6^1 378 Wood's Fruit Shop (undescribed) A shop with an awning across the entire plate, over which on a sign is written Fruit and Potatoes, J. S. Wood, Salesman {Lent hy His Honour Sir J. G. Day) H. 3f , B. si 379 Rue de Seine (349 Grolier) [Lent hy Ernest Marsh, Esq.) 380 A Market, Ostend (undescribed) A woman and two children to right. Two women on left, stalls on trestles beyond them. Shops in backgiound. Butterfly at bottom toward left {Lent hy His Honour Sir J. C. Day) H.3ll.B.si 381 Resting in Studio (undescribed) Two models, one to right, seated reading a book, the other to left seen from behind facing to right. Butterfly 40 THE COAST OF BRITTANT Pr^ge 79, No. ii to left (Lent by His Honour Sir J. C. Day) H. Si, B. 3l 382 The Silk Dress (Mrs. Leyland) (undescribed) A lady in profile to left, turning her head full face towards the spectator. Dry-point {Lervt hy His Howmr Sir J. C. Day) H. 8i, B. si 383 Luxembourg Garden (undescribed) Trees and flowers in centre. Beyond, a pond with a railing, and people walking around it. The dome of the Pantheon appears in the distant centre. Butterfly on left {Lent by H. S. TkeobaM, Edq.) H. Zl. B. 7| 384 Sailing Boats off Battersea (undescribed) Three, barges sailing to left. A land- ing stage in the foreground. Houses and mills in the distance. Battersea Bridge to left. Signature, " Whistler 1863," lower left-hand corner. Plate destroyed (Lent by Messrs. Ernest Brown vmd PMlUps) H. Sh B. 8i 385 Nude Model (undescribed) She stands with crossed legs and 41 arms raised behind her head. Destroyed plate {Lent by H. J, PoUitt, Esq.) H. 7|, B. 3f 386 Two Young Girls (undescribed) One to the right is dressing the hair of the other. Signed, " Whistler 1 863," lower right-hand side. Destroyed plate (Lent by Messrs. Ernest Brown and Phillips) H. 9, B. 6 387 Female Figure (undescribed) Sitting in a large chair, turning; to right, with open book on her lap. Signed, "Whistler 1861," lower right- hand corner. Destroyed plate {Lent by Messrs. Ernest Brown and Phillips) H. 6, B. 4j 388 Portrait of Mr. Leyland (undescribed) Full-length portrait of Leyland, and head of Whistler upside down, and a third portrait on the same plate, to left of Leyland. Destroyed plate {Lent by Messrs. Ernest Brown and Phillips) H. ii|,B. 7 BLACK AND WHITE AND COLOUR — NORTH ROOM 389 Japanese Figure seated (black and white chalk on brown paper) A lightly draped model seated in 42 PACE 79, X.). 13 profile to left, eats with chopsticks from a plate ; on a table beside the plate is a glass. Butterfly signature to right {Lent hy the Executors of the late J. Stoats Forbes, Esq.) H. 10^, B. 61 390 Female Figure with Fan (black and white chalk on brown paper) Full-length study of a lady looking left, in i860 gown. She wears a chig- non, and holds a fan in her hand. Butterfly signature to right {Lent hy the Executws of the late J. Stoats Forbes, Esq.) H. 7f , B. 4f 391 Female Figure, back (black and white chalk on brown paper) She rests with her elbows on a bal- cony, looking ofi". Butterfly signature on left {Lent by the Executors of the late J. Staats Forbes, Esq.) H. ii,B. 6| 392 Female Figure with Fan (black and white chalk on brown paper) Profile of a woman, her face turned away. Butterfly signature to left {Lent by the Executors of the late J. Staats Forbes, Esq.) H. 8, B. 5 43 393 Female Figure, front (black and white chalk on brown paper) A figure in light drapery, her right hand resting on a parapet, her head supported on her left elbow. Butterfly signature to right {Lent by the Execu- tors of the late J. Staats Forbes, Esq.) H. io|, B. 6f 394 A Nude (black and white chalk on brown paper) A nude Female Figure leaning on a balcony. Butterfly signature on right {Lent by the Executors of the late J. Staats Forbes, Esq.) H. io|, B. 7j 395 Female figure, hand on rail (black and white chalk on brown paper) Back view of a figure, with head resting on her hand and turned towards the spectator. Butterfly signature to left (Lent by the Executors of the late J, Staats Forbes, Esq.) H. i4, B. 6| 396 Female Figure, looking over her shoulder (black and white chalk on brown paper) Figure of a Girl, in her right hand she holds a scroll. Butterfly signature 44 PAGH Si, KO. to right_(Ze«< by the Uxeoutors of the late J. Stoats Forbes, Esq.) H. 8, B. 5 397 Female Figure in flounced dress ' (black and white chalk on brown paper) A lady in i860 costume, in profile to right, looking down, turns her head towards the spectator. Butterfly sig- nature to right (Lent by the Executors of the late J. Stoats Forbes, Esq.) H. 12^, B. 6f 398 Lady with Fan (do. do.) Full-length figure leaning to right over a balcony, the face partially hidden behind her fan. Butterfly signature to right {Lent by the Executors of the late J. Stoats Forbes, Esq.) H. 7f , B. 5 399 Three Figures, pink and grey (oil) Three figures, one nude, standing looking to left, a black band bound round her hair, the next in centre stooping to arrange a blossoming peach in a flower-pot. She is almost nude, with a pink kerchief on her head. The third stands to right in diaphanous draperies, with a Japanese parasol open over her head. Behind them a long 45 wall, which crosses the picture, beyond the distant sea, blue grey sky seen beyond an awning {Lent by Alfred Chapman, Esq.) H. SSl, B. 72 400 Coast Survey, No. 2, Anacapa Island. The lower part of the plate etched by Whistler, i.e., the land and sea. Signed, J. A. Whistler 1854 {Lent by the United States Coast Survey Department) 401 The Coast Survey, No. i, from the copper- plate etched by Whistler, when attached to the United States Coast Survey De- partment at Washington, about 1854-5. Around the Survey plan are several figures drawn and etched by Whistler; the plate was confiscated {Print lent by H. S. Theobald, Esq.) The Original Plate shown in the case in North Eoom The plate is undescribed in Mr. Wedmore's Catalogue, though he refers to it in the Preface to the Second Edition, but it is the first, or one of the first, etched by Whistler {Lent by W. Heinemann, Esq.) 402 Children, Gray's Inn 311 Grolier {Lent by Howard Mansfield, Esq.) 46 NORTH ROOM LEFT-HAND SIDE LITHOGRAPHS AND BLACK AND WHITE PAGE P5, Nil. 26 THE NUMBERS FOLLOWING THE TITLES REFER TO MR. way's catalogue OF WHISTLBR'S LITHOGRAPHS ; THE NUMBERS BEFORE THE TITLES INDICATE THE PRINTS SHOWN 1 Study, Figure of Lady {lent by T. Way, Esq.) w i 2 Study, Female Figure do. w z 3 Study do. do. w 3 4 Limehouse (lithotint) do. w 4 5 Nocturne do. do. w 5 6 The Toilet do. do. w 6 7 Early Morning do. do. w 7 7A Another State do. do, (undescribed) 8 The Broad Bridge do. do. w 8 9 The Tall Bridge do. do. I w 9 10 Gaiety Stage Door do w 10 1 1 Victoria Club do. w 1 1 12 Old Battersea Bridge do. w 12 13 Reading do. w 13 13A Aiiother State do. W13A 14 The Fan do. w 14 15 Study, Classical Figure Lightly Draped (Lent hy T. Way, Esq.) w 15 16 Entrance Gate, St. Bartholomew's {Lent hy T. Way, Esq.) w 16 17 Churchyard, St. Bartholomew's (Lent hy T. Way, Esq.) w 17 49 » 1 8 Little Court, Cloth Fair (Lent by T. Way, Esq.) w 18 19 Lindsay Row, Chelsea (Zewi 6y Z IFa?/, ^sy.) w 19 20 Chelsea Shops do. w 20 2 1 Drury Lane Bags do. w 21 22 Chelsea Rags do. w 22 23 Courtyard, Chelsea Hospital do. w 23 24 The Farriers do. w 24 25 The Winged Hat do. w 25 26 Gants de Sufede do. w 26 27 The Tyre Smith do. ■w 27 28 Maunder's Fish-shop, Chelsea do. w 28 29 The Little Nude Model Reading do. w 29 30 The Dancing Girl do. w 30 31 Model Draping do. w 31 32 The Horoscope do. w 32 33 The Model, Girl Reading do. W33 34 Gatti's do. W34 35 Hotel Colbert, Windows do. W3S 36 Cocks and Hens, Hotel Colbert do. w 36 37 Staircase do. W37 38 The Garden do. W38 39 Vitrfe, The Canal do. W39 40 Market Place, Vitrfe do. w 40 41 Gabled Roofs, Vitre do. w 41 42 The Oloekmakers, Paimpol do. w 42 43 The Steps, Luxembourg do. W43 44 Conversation under the Statue, Luxem- bourg Gardens {Lent hy T. Way, Esq.) W44 50 ARRANGEMENT IN BLACK AND BROWN: THE FUR JACKET 45 The Panthdon, from the Terrace of the Luxembourg Gardens {Lent by T. Way, Esq.) W45 46 The Draped Figure, Seated do. w 46 47 Nude Model, Reclining do. W47 48 Nursemaids, "Les Bonnes du Luxem- bourg" {Lent hy T. Way, Esq.) w 48 49 The Long Balcony do. W49 50 The Little Balcony do. w 50 51 Little Draped Figure, Leaning {Lent hy T. Way, Esq.) w 51 52 The Long Gallery, Louvre {Lent by T. Way, Esq.) w 52 53 The Whitesmith, Impasse des Carmelites {Lent by T. Way, Esq.) w S3 54 Tete-a-tete— In the Garden (Zewi by T. Way, Esq.) w 54 55 The Terrace, Luxembourg do. WS5 56 The Little Oaf 6 au Bois do. w 56 57 Late Picquet do. "^ SI 58 The Laundress do. ws8 59 Rue Furstenburg do. WS9 60 Confidences in the Garden do. w 60 61 La jolie New Yorkaise do. w 61 62 La Belle Dame Paresseuse do. w 62 63 La Belle Jardiniere do. W63 64 The Duet do. w 64 The Duet, No. 2 W65 66 St6phane Mallarm^ SI do. w66 The Draped Figure, back view w 67 68 La Eobe Rouge {Lent hy T. Way, Esq.) w 68 69 La Belle Dame Endormie do. w 69 70 La Fruiti^re de la'rue de Grenelle {Lent hy T. Way, Esq.) w 70 71 The Sisters {Lent hy T. Way, Esq.) w 71 72 The Forge, Passage du Dragon {Lent hy T. Way, Esq.) w 72 73 The Smith, Passage du Dragon {Lent hy T. Way, Esq.) w 73 74 The Priests' House, Rouen {Lent hy T. Way, Esq.) w 74 75 A Portrait {Lent hy T, Way, Esq.) w 75 76 Figure Study do. w 76 77 Study do. w 77 78 The Doctor {Lent hy Mrs. W. McNeill Whistler) w 78 79 "Walter Sickert {Lent hy T. Way, Esq.) w 79 80 Mother and Child, No. 1 do. w 80 81 Back of the Gaiety Theatre do. w 81 82 Girl with Bowl do. w 82 83 The Little Doorway, Lyme Regis {Lent hy T. Way, Esq.) w 83 84 The Master Smith {Lent hy T. Way, Esq.) w 84 85 The Sunny Smithy do. w 85 86 The Good Shoe do. w 86 87 Father and Son do. w 87 88 The Smith's Yard do. w 88 89 The Strong Arm do. w 89 52 Vay, Esq.) \v 90 do. w 91 do. w 92 do. W93 do. w 94 do. W9S do. w 96 do. •w97 do. w 98 do. W99 (in colour) 90 The Blacksmith {Lent hy T. Way, Esq.) 91 The Brothers 92 The Fair 93 John Grove 94 The Little Steps, Lyme Regis 95 Study of a Horse 96 Sunday, Lyme Begis 97 The Fifth of November 98 The Old Smith's Story 99 Figure Study (in colour) 100 The Red House, Paimpol {Lent hy T. Way, Esq.) w 100 1 01 The Yellow House, Lanniou (in colour) {Lent hy Mrs. Katharine Fwse) w loi 102 Mother and Child, No. 2 {Lent hy T. Way, Esq.) w 102 103 Portrait of Mrs.- Pennell do w 103 104 Portrait of Joseph Pennell, No. i {Lent hy T. Way, Esq.) w 104 105 Portrait of Joseph Pennell, No, 2 {Lent by T. Way, Esq) w 105 106 The Barber's Shop in the Mews {Lent hy T. Way, Esq) w 106 107 Portrait of T. Way, No. i {L&nihy T. Way, Esq.) w 107 108 Same, No. 2 do. w 108 109 Kensington Gardens do. w 109 110 Little Evelyn {Lent hy D. C. Thomson, Esq.) w no S3 111 Portrait of Joseph Pennell, No. 3 {Lent by T. Way, Esq. ) win 112 Portraitjof Joseph Pennell, No 4 {Lent by T. Way, Esq.) w 112 113 Needlework {Lent by T. Way, Esq.) w 113 114 The Manager's Window, Gaiety Theatre {Lent by T. Way, Esq.) w 114 115 Little Dorothy {Lent by T. Way, Esq.) w 115 116 Portrait Study do. wii6 1 1 7 A Young Man do. w 11 7 118 Savoy Pigeons do. w 118 119 Evening, Little Waterloo Bridge {Lent by T. Way, Esq.) w 119 1 20 Charing Cross Railway Bridge {Lent by T. Way, Esq.) w 120 121 Little London {Lent by T. Way, Esq.) w 121 122 The Siesta do. w 122 123 Waterloo Bridge do. w 123 124 By the Balcony do. w 124 125 The Thames (lithotint) do. w 125 126 St. Anne's, Soho do. w 126 127 W. E. Henley do. w 127 128 The Butcher's Dog do, w 128 129 St. Giles' in the Fields do, w 129 130 Little London Model do. w 130 131 The^Fireplace, Vitrfe (undescribed) A French peasant, in his big felt hat and sabots, sits in profile to left, and looks at the spectator, behind him is a 54 BROfTN AND SILVER, OLD BATTERSEA BRIDGE Pa^e Si, No. i7 big open fireplace with a mantel-shelf at the top, on which, to right, are pots and jars (Lent hy T. Way, Esq.) H. 7, B. 6f 132 The Model, dancing (undescribed) A nearly nude figure of a girl is seen, full face, dancing, with both arms ex- tended, waving gauzy, floating drapery about her. Butterfly signature to left (Lent hy Dr. E. Tait) H. 7, B. 5 133 A Lady in a Big Chair (undescribed) A lady in i860 costume, sits sideways in a big arm-chair. Her crossed legs are resting on one arm of the chair. She regards the 'spectator, the raised forefinger of her right hand upon her lips. This drawing is partially in line and lithotint. Butterfly signature to the right. This is evidently an early work (Lent hy T. Way, Esq.) H. 9i, B. 7i 134 Garden of the Rue du Bac, No. i (undescribed) The drawing has been made from within the doorway of the artist's house, looking out upon the garden. A curtain falls on the left. On the right is an elaborate trellis work with a birdcage at 55 the top; at the bottom are flower-pots. Steps descend to the garden where a man, stooping, cuts grass with a sickle {Lent hy T. Way, Esq.) H. 9, B. 6| 13s Mother and Child, No. 3 (undescribed) A mother in light drapery, wearing a cap, sits upon a sofa and plays with her infant lying nude on the couch to her left. Butterfly to right (Lent hy T. Way, Esq.) H. Si B. 9j 136 Two Sketches (undescribed) The upper, of a woman looking to left. The lower of a man, Mr. Arthur Studd, who looks to right {Lent hy T. Way, Esq.) H.7,B.3 137 Garden, Rue du Bac, No. 2 (undescribed) The drawing is made from the garden, on the right is the lattice-covered door- way in which three figures are standing. Above, many window shutters are suggested, and to the left a climbing vine, and a window opens on the ground floor. Butterfly signature at the bottom {Lent by T. Way, Esq.) H. 8^, B. 6i 56 "T^ ' ■#: •*«TS(t.i •rim^amsjEss., 138 Two Slight Sketches (undescribed) (a) Several figures sit at cafe tables, behind which are two windows H. 2I, B. 2 (6) View of a square in Paris, a four- story house, with mansard roof to right, and a three-story house across a street in the centre. In front are two cabs {Lent hy T. Way, Esq.) H. 2I, B. s\ 139 Mother and Child, No. 4 The same model, lightly draped, and wearing a cap, nurses her infant on her knee. She sits upright with cushions at her back. Butterfly at top to left (Lent hy T. Way, Esq.) H. 7i, B. 6 140 Mother and Child, No. 5 (undescribed) A mother, sitting upon a couch, leans over her nude chUd, which lies upon its back. This print may be unique, as the drawing does not seem to have come well upon the stone. Butterfly at top to left (Levi hy T. Way, Esq.) H. 6, B. 8 141 A Smith of Lyme Eegis (undescribed) A slight sketch of a blacksmith at the forge, lit by firelight. His arms are just suggested and his body is only seen 57 to the waist, there is a shadow behind him {Lent hy T. Way, Esq.) H. Ah B. 3i 142 The Black Bonnet (undescribed) The figure of an old lady, her eyes turned to the right, faces the spectator. She wears a black bonnet, her hands are but slightly indicated. Butterfly signa- ture to right. Evidently an early work {Lent hy T. Way, Esq.) H. iif, B. 8 143 Dr. Whistler, No. 2 (undescribed) The Doctor sits in an easy chair facing the spectator, but rather turned to the left. His left hand rests upon the arm of the chair and in his right he holds a glass. A handkerchief is on his knee {Lent hy T. Way, Esq.) H. 7I, B. 6 144 Portrait of M. le Comte de Montesquieu, No. I (undescribed) A full-length figure, standing, turned to the right, his full-face emerging from a dark background. He is in evening dress, and carries a cloak over his left arm. A cane is in his right hand, a bracelet is round the right wrist. Butterfly signature is slightly to the 58 ARRANGEMENT IN BLACK: PORTRAIT OF SENOR PABLO DE SARASATE Page S2, No. ig left of right hand (Lent by T. Way, Eeq.) H. 9i, B. 4 145 Battersea Bridge (undescribed) A sketch of the Old Bridge, looking down the river. To the right are fac- tories and chimneys, to the left are two piers of the new suspension bridge seen through the old. In the foreground several boats are drawn up on the shore. The drawing does not seem to have come well upon the stone {Lent by T. Way, Esq.) H. 2f, B. 10 J 146 Afternoon Tea (undescribed) Two ladies, Mrs. Philip and Mrs. Charles Whibley, at tea ; the younger lady sits to the right behind the tea- table, wearing a black hat with white feather, and a coat with high collar. The other lady regards her, resting her face upon her hand. Butterfly signa- ture to the right (Lent by Mine, Blcmche H. ^l, B. 6i 147 Le Cordonnier (undescribed) A shoemaker sits turned to right; in centre of drawing; he has stopped working, his hands rest upon his knees, S9 he wears a French workman's cap and an apron, his bench covered with boots and tools is lit by a lamp, behind him is a bureau with plates and pots on it, a woman leans upon the end of it be- hind him. Butterfly signature to right at top (Lent hy Mme. Blcmche Marchesi) H. 6, B. 8^ 148 Two sketches (undescribed) Very slight, man's head at top to left. A woman in a black hat bottom to right {Lent by Messrs. Ernest Brovm and Phillips) H. 10, B. 7 149 Comte de Montesquieu, No. 2. (undescribed) Another study of the Count in the same position as the previous one. No, 144 (Lent by H. S. Theobald, Esq.) H.8,B.4j 150 Model on Couch. (undescribed) Another print of No. 47 (Lent by W. Heinemawn, Esq.) 151 Model, standing, in colour (undescribed) Lightly draped figure rests her head on her hand, turning slightly to left. The print is touched with colour, and there is a green butterfly to right (Lent by W. Heinemomn, Esq.) H. 8J, B. s 60 jSuii 2 152 Model on Oouch, in colour (undescribed) Trial proof, probably unique. She lies on couch to left, one leg raised, the other hanging down. Carries a fan in her right hand, and there is a jar with blue spots beside her. Purple butterfly to right (Lent by W. Heinemcmn, Esq.) H. 7, B. 10 153 Completed print of the previous subject (undescribed) Blue background, red couch, on the model's head a purple cap bound with green, green drapery, blue spots on fan and jar. Purple butterfly to right (Lent hy Ernest Ma/rsh, Esq.) DRAWINGS, ILLUSTRATIONS, PASTELS, ETC. 154 School House on Fire (water-colour) Thisand the following were done bythe artist while he was at school at Pomf ret, Connecticut, U.S.A., on his return from Eussia (Lenthy Mrs. W, McNeill Whistler) H. s, B. 7f 155 Sam Weller's Lodging in the Fleet Prison (water-colour) (Lent hy Mrs. W. McNeill Whistler) H. 4i, B. si 156 Illustrations to Sir Henry Thompson's catalogue of his Collection of Blue and 61 IS7 do. iS8 do. IS9 do. 1 60 do. 161 do. (Lent h-g Pichford R. 162 Design for Matting White Nankin Porcelain, 1878. These drawings are in Indian ink. The book in which the illustrations appeared will be found in a case in the North Room. All with butterfly signature do. do. do. do. do. Waller, Esq.) (black and coloured chalk on brown paper) Butterfly signature to right at top {Lent hy Mrs. Knowles) H. io|, B. 6| 163 Studies of Nudes (black and white chalk) Three complete female figures, one at bottom with her arms crossed, one in the centre stooping with her hands between her knees, the third at the top standing on tip-toe with her arms raised. Suggestion of a torso, heads, and unfinished notes all over the paper {Lent hy Laurence W. Hodson, Esq.) H. iif.B. 7f 164 A Study (black and white chalk on brown paper) Back view of a nude figure seated, 62 ARRANGEMENT IN GRET AND BLACK; PORTRAIT OF THE PAINTER'S MOTHER Pa§:e 83, N'o. 23 turned slightly to right {Lent by Mrs. H. 9, B. 6| 165 A Female Figure (black and white chalk on brown paper) In light drapery, which falls from her, kneeling, and tying a sandal on her foot, extended in front of her. At bottom of drawing, a large blue butterfly. H. 8f, B. 6^. On the back of the drawing is a slight study of a nude, in black and white {Lent by Sir James Knowles) 166 Full length Nude (pastel and black chalk on brown paper) Slightly turned to right, face and legs barely indicated. She leans back- wards over a bar. H. 13, B. 7. On the back is a sketch for a very elaborate composition. A figure descends a flight of stairs to greet another figure sitting at the bottom. On a raised seat in the background are three other figures very classic in feeling {Lent by Sir James Knowles) 167 Mother and Child (black and white chalk on brown paper) The mother lin light draperies, her 63 nude child rests its head on her lap. On the back is a study of drapery {Lent by Sir James Knowles) H. 7, B. 8| 1 68 Study of a Nude (black and white chalk on brown paper) A nude with the extremities only just indicated. Butterfly signature to right low down (Lent hy Sir Jcmies Knowles) H. lo, B. si 169 Water colour on tinted paper Two female figures, one in light yellowish draperies, the other in blue bodice and black skirt. Beyond, blue sea, and overhead, a lighter blue sky {Lent hy Sir James Knowles) H.7i,B.6 170 A Nude Figure (pastel and black and white chalk on brown paper) A nude figure, facing left, draws around her folds of drapery. Light pastel work in background. Butterfly signature to right {Lent by Sir James Knowles) H. loi B. 7j 171 Study for Dress (pastel) Full length of a lady to right holding a fan. She wears a soft, rose-tinted 64 PAGE 96, NO. 48 gown. Butterfly signature to right {Lent by W. C^ Alexander, Esq.) H. 9f , B. 3f 172 Maude Standing (black chalk on brown paper) Full length figure turned to right, right hand holds her dress, on her shoulders a fur tippet {Lent by Thomas Way, Esq.) H. loj, B. 6f 173 Drawing from the Nude, No. i (chalk and pastel on brown paper) A nude figure, full face, leans against a railing. Butterfly to right {Lent by Edmund Davis, Esq.) H. 9i,B. 6 174 Figure (pastel on brown paper) Nude study of back of a girl, seated, turned to right {Lent by Madame BloMche Marvhesi) H. 10, B. 6 175 Harmony in Gold and Brown (pastel on brown paper) A girl in light brown and golden draperies, and a yellow cap, reclines on the floor, a. white wall indicated behind her. Butterfly signature to right {Lent by Pickford M. Waller, Esq.) H. 5f, B. 10 65 E 176 Souvenir of Velasquez (black and white chalk on brown paper) A reminiscence of Velasquez' Duke of Olivarez (Lent by H, Graves, Esq.) H. 6i, B. si 177 Girl with Parasol (pen and ink) Study for the painting. Butterfly to right {Lent by G. B. Ealkett, Esq.) H. 6J, B. 3f 178 Lady with a Fan (pencil drawing, touched with white) Full length, full face figure of a lady carrying a fan in her right hand. She stands on richly decorated matting, and behind her is black dado, pattern of wall-paper and picture frames to right and left slightly indicated. Butterfly signature to left {Lent by C. L. Rothen- stein, Esq.) H. 7|, B. 4i 179 Studies in lead pencil for Butterflies used in the artist's publications (pencil drawing) 180 ,, do. do, {Lent by E. J. Pollitt, Esq.) 181 Portrait of Whistler (pen and ink drawing) A half length of the artist slightly turned to right. A very elaborate pen drawing made as a study "for the full 66 CREMORNE GARDENS, No. II. Page S4, No. m length portrait, exhibited in the Inter- national Exhibition in Paris in 1900. The figure is enveloped in a long over- coat, the right sleeve of which is empty, and his hands show under it. Butterfly signature to right (Lent by Joseph Penndl, Esq.) H. A, B. 3i 182 Pen Sketch for the Portrait of Sarasate Butterfly signature to right at bottom {Lerti hy Cha/rles Morley, Esq.) H. si, B. 2f 183 A Sleeping Figure (in black chalk) Girl reclining to left. i86o costume {Lent hy B. B. MacGeorge) H. 9, B. 6| 184 A Sleeping Figure do. do. Full length figure, head to left. H. 9i, B. 7f Both 183 and 184 signed Whistler 185 Study for the Portrait of Carlyle (Pen, ink, and wash) — {Lent hy T. Way, Esq.) H. 4, B. 3f 186 Figure Reading (black and white chalk on brown paper) A figure seated in profile to left reading a book {Lent hy Mrs, Krwwks) H. 8i B. 6f 67 1 87 Figure of a Child (black and white chalk on brown paper) Child seated in profile to i left, hands folded in her lap {Lent by Mrs. Knowlea) H. 9, B. 7 i88 Draped Figure (black and white chalk on brown paper) The draped figure ,of a girl standing, facing spectator. A background of trellis work. Butterfly to left (Lent by Mrs. Knowles) H. lof, B. 6f 189 Study of a Nude (black and white chalk on brown paper) Nude figure stooping in profile to right with hands between her knees (Lent by Mrs. Knowles) H.9|,B. 6f I go Enlargement by Photo Engraving of the Etchingof Black Lion Wharf. Published in the Daily Chronicle, Friday, February 22, 1895. Engraved by Carl Hentschel {Lent by Joseph Pewnell, Esq.) H. II, B. 17 [91 Nelly (pencil drawing on blue paper) A young woman seated, full face, on a couch sewing, she wears an i860 dress. An early drawing very pre-Eaphaelite in feeling; signed with Butterfly to 68 PAGE 9i5.NO. 54 left at bottom, and " Nelly " in artist's handwriting on right at bottom {Lent by Lcmrence W, Hodson, Esq.) H. 8, B. 6i 192 Illustration to " The First Sermon '" (proof of wood engraving) "Good Words," i86z. Engraved by Dalziel Bros. Signed Whistler {Lent hy Ha/rold Ha/rtley, Esq.) H. 6, B. 4| 193 Illustration to " The First Sermon " (proof of wood engraving) " Good Words," 1862. Engraved by Dalziel Bros. (Lent hy Hwrold Ha/rtley, Esq.) H. 6, B. 4 194 The morning before the Massacre of St. Bartholomew (proof of wood engraving) "Once a Week," vol. vii. p. 210. Engraved by Dalziel. Signed Whistler {Lent by Messrs. Chatto and Wmdus) H. 6, B. 4 195 Count Burkhardt (proof of wood engraving) "Once a Week," vol. vii. p. 378. Engraved by Swain {Lent hy Messrs. Chatto and Windus) H. 6\, B. 4 69 196 The Major's Daughter. Signed Whistler (proof of wood engraving) "Once a Week," vol. vi. p. 712 {Lent by Messrs. Chatto and Windus) H. 5, B. 4i 197 The Eelief Fund in Lancashire (do. do.) " Once a Week," vol. vii. p. 140. Engraved by Swain {Lent by Messrs. Chatto and Windus) H. 5j, B. 4 198 A Portrait (pencil drawing on wood block, imengraved) Profile to left of lady in hat with feather (Lent by Joseph FenrieU, Esq.) H. 2i, B. 2j 199 study of a Head, slight do. (Lent by Joseph Pennell, Esq.) H. 2I, B. if 200 Study of a Head, No. 2, slight do. (Lent by Joseph Pennell, Esq.) H. 4i, B. 2f 201 An Illustration on wood, a little figure under the sea, gazing at a fish. Mrs. Whistler inay have worked on this block (Lent by Joseph Pennell, Esq.) H 2I B. if 70 202 Study of a girl in bed, covered by an elaborate quilt, on which sits a monkey {Lent hy Joseph Pmndi, Esq.) H. 2i, B. 4^ 203 Portrait of the Artist (black and white chalk drawin*) The artist leaning over a table, draw- ing, is seen full face inclined slightly to right. He wears a white shirt, white cuffs, and in his pocket is a white handkerchief just showing, a black necktie, and greyish coat. His white lock is seen (Lent by Thomas Way, Esq.) H. 10, B. 6| 204 A Study (black and white chalk on brown paper) Draped figure in profile to right, arm outstretched {Leni by Mrs, Knowles) H. 7i,B.4| 205 Study of Nude Figure looking right (pen drawing) ijjmt by WUUam Heinemann, Esq ) H. 4i, B. 2 206 Old Battersea Bridge (black and white chalk drawing on brown paper) Three piers of the old bridge are seen, and the footway of the Bridge crosses 71 the top of the drawing. In the fore- ground, to the right, a man in a top hat rows a boat. Chelsea Ohurch is seen on the left beyond the Bridge, and the new Suspension Bridge appears to right in the distance {Lent hy H. J. PolKtt, Esq.) H. 6f, B. loj 207 A frame of ten early pencil sketches which were given to his niece, Mrs. Thynne, by Whistler after she had posed for him as a child. Her portrait appears in lower middle sketch. The other sketches are mostly of provincial towns in France. Very early works {Lent hy Mrs. Gha/rlea Thywne) 72 WEST ROOM "NOCTURNES, MARINES, AND CHEVALET: PIECES" ARUANGEMENT IN BLACK, No. III.: PORTRAIT OF HENRY IRVING AS PHILIP OF SPAIN Page SS, No. 27 The Widow (oil) Full face of a young woman with dark hair. She wears a dark cloak with lace at the throat. Oval frame. Butterfly- signature to right {Lent by the Executors of the late J, Stoats Forbes, Esq.) H. 22, B. 17 Nocturne, Blue and Gold, St. Mark's (oil) Four bays of front of Church are seen, the domes dimly outlined against a deep blue sky. On the left a sugges- tion of the Clock Tower, and lights are dotted about on left-hand side of the Piazza {Lent by John J. Cowan, Esq.) H. 1 7 J, B. 23J Sea and Bain (oil) A stretch of sea and shore with figure standing in the water on left, greyish blue clouded sky. Signed "Whistler '65 " in right-hand bottom corner {Lent by Alexander Toung, Esq.) R.A. 1867 H. i9f, B. 28J [ Girl with a Red Feather (oil) Full face of a young girl, with a red feather in her hat, her costume very sUghtly indicated. She is placed rather 75 to right of canvas (Lent by the Eseeou- tors of the late James Staats Forbes, Esq.) H. 19, B. II Arrangement in Grey and Black, Thomas Carlyle (oil) Full length almost life-size portrait seated in profQe to left, against a flat grey wall. To right, behind the sitter, is a dark butterfly within a white circle. To left there are two prints on the wall, and a black dado runs all across the picture. The sitter is in black, with a brown coat over his knees, upon which rests his hat. He holds his cane in his right hand. Whistler is wrongly described on the frame of this picture as belong- ing to the English School {Lent- by the Glasgow Corporation). Whistler's own Exhibition 1874 H. 67, B. 56 Girl in Black (oil) Half length figure of a young girl in black gown and black cap, with white frill at her throat. Her brown hair is cut straight across her forehead and falls over her shoulders on either side of her face. Probably the last picture Whistler painted (Lent by MoThsiewr X.) H. 19, B. II 76 7 Symphony in White, No. 3 (oil) A girl lies upon a sofa her head supported on her right hand, her left arm stretched along the back of the sofa. Her hair is of a beautiful reddish gold ; she is dressed in white, the sofa is white, and another girl with the same ruddy-toned hair in which is a comb of gold, also dressed in white, is seated on the floor, and leans against the sofa, her right arm resting on it, her left on her knee. A Japanese fan lies on the floor between the two girls. On the extreme right are flowers in bloom, and flowers also lie on the sofa. The carpet is blue with white pattern. Signed " Symphony in White, No. 3, Whistler, 1867." This is the picture which caused the celebrated difference of opinion between Hamerton and Whistler {Lent hy Ed/mwnd Davis, Esq.). E.A. 1867 H. 19^, B. 29 8 The Little Blue Bonnet, Blue and Coral (oil) A golden-haired girl in blue bonnet, with grey feather, looks straight at the spectator. Her dress is grey, trimmed with blue, and she wears lace at her 77 throat. Red Butterfly to left. Oval (Lent hy William Heinemann, Esq.) International 1898 H. 23, B. 18 Nocturne, Black and Gold, Entrance to Southampton Water (oil) Vast expanse of water in foreground, on it three boats, one with a light. To right ships, their lights reflected in the water. To the left the moon is rising, cut by a cloud, and further left is the town with more lights reflected. Butterfly partly erased in placque at bottom {Lent hy the Ghioago Art Institute). Grosvenor 1882 H. 19, B. 29 Portrait of Monsieur Th6odore Duret, Writer on Art (oil) The first writer in France to recog- nise the genius of Whistler, Monsieur Duret in full evening dress, faces the spectator. In his right hand he holds his hat, over his left arm is a pink opera cloak, and he holds a fan in this hand. Butterfly signature, a curious silhouette on right in red {Lent by Monsieur Theodore Dwret). Salon 1885 H. 72, B. 32J 78 BLUE AND SILVER, THE BLUE WAVE PAINTING Page S6, No. 2g 1 1 The Coast of Brittany (oil) A beach covered with rocks extends to the deep blue sea, beyond and over- head summer sky with floating white clouds. In the left foreground a peasant girl in white cap and kerchief sleeps resting against the rocks. Sig- nature Whistler 1 86 1 , in lower left hand corner {Lent by Ross Wmans, Esq.) H. 36, B. 46 12 Nocturne, Blue and Gold, Old Battersea Bridge (oil) A Pier of Old Battersea Bridge rises in the foreground. People and ve- hicles cross the bridge, seen at the top. Sockets fall behind it. In the immediate foreground a man sculls a boat to right of the pier. The lights of Ba,ttersea are reflected in the dis- tant water. The picture is in the ori- ginal frame, designed and decorated by Whistler. Butterfly on frame to left. This was exhibited at the Whistler- Buskin trial [{Lent hy Robert H. G. Ha/rrison, Esq.). Grosvenor 1877 H. 26, B. 19! 13 Whistler in his Studio (oil) Whistler stands in profile to right facing the spectator, dressed in a white suit and holding a palette in his right 79 hand, his left hand is raised. Behind him is a woman with her back to him, in rose-tinted drapery, holding a Japan- ese fan, and talking to another figure in white dress, seated on a sofa. There is a mirror behind the artist's head and a small print in white mount and gold frame to extreme right. Butterfly to right on wall {Lent by Douglas Fresh- fidd, Esq.) H. 23, B. i7i 14 Arrangement in Black and Brown, The Fur Jacket (oil) Full length standing figure of a lady in profile to left, three-quarter face, her left hand on her hip. She wears a brown hat, brown boa round her neck, black jacket trimmed with brown fur, and brown skirt. The floor is brown and the bacl;ground black. A black butterfly in brown panel to left (^Lent by WiMirnn Burrdl, Esq.). Grosvenor 1877 H. 73, B. 34i 15 The Artist's Studio (oil) This is another version of No. 13 (Lent by the GUy of Dublin Gallery) H. 23I, B. 18 16 Blue and Gold, Valparaiso, Nocturne (oil) A pier stretches out into the water, 80 r-T^'TflWpi^^Rr^-'.ufSBjger'iWT-r--*' r^— -^"v*: PACE 100, NO. t and on it many people are walking about. A fleet of many ships in the middle distance, their lights and masts reflected in the water, to extreme left a rocket falls. A mountainous distance and light blue sky {Lent hy George McGulheh, Esq.) H. 29^, B. 19^ 17 Brown and Silver, Old Battersea Bridge (oil) Both shores of the river are seen, and the old Bridge connects them. On the near shore to right are three boats, in the centre three men, two of them in white shirts, launch another boat. Beside them five other men carry sails and oars, one in the foreground wears a white shirt. A barge laden with barrels, one man on it, floats with the stream. There are several waggons and vans on the bridge, beyond are the houses and factories of Battersea, a single lofty chimney appears almost in centre of the picture, a fleet of steamboats is moored on extreme left [Lent hy Edmmnd Davis, Esq.). R.A. 1865 H. 24J, B. 29! 18 Brown and Gold, Lillie in our Ally (oil) Portrait of red-haired girl seated. She wears a blue black cap and coat, 81 F and looks directly out of the picture. The back of the chair, on which she is seated, is seen to right {Lent by John J. Cowan, Esq.). International 1899 H. 20, B. II J 19 Arrangement in Black, Portrait of Seiior Pablo de Sarasate (oil) Full length, full face portrait of the musician in evening dress, holding his violin and bow in his hands. Butterfly- signature to right. Original frame de- signed by Whistler, and on it to right his Butterfly signature {Lent by the Carnegie ArtOaMery,Pitt8hurg,Pa.). E.B.A. 1885 H. 84, B. 40 20 Lilian, daughter of E. G. Woakes, Esq., M.D. (oil) Portrait of a girl, full face, her head surmounted by masses of dark hair, wearing a rose and green dress. Butter- fly to left of head {Lent by E. G. Woakes, Esq., M.D.) H. 20, B. 13 J 21 Cremome, No. i (oil) The gardens backed by dense masses of foliage are illuminated. Figures are seen moving about, amongst them waiters in red jackets. Two women dressed in white, one of whom seems to be picking 82 HARMONY IN GRET AND GREEN: PORTRAIT OF CICELY HENRIETTA, MISS ALEXANDER Page Sj, Ho. 32 tip a handkerchief. In the foreground a number of chairs and tables over which the paint has run. The frame designed by "Whistler {Lent by Mrs. Alexander Argenti) H. 19^, B. 30 22 Study in Brown (oil) Full face figure of a young girl, head framed in with brown hair against a richer brown background, she wears a dark brown dress. Her hands are crossed in her lap at the bottom of the canvas. Butterfly to right (Lent hy Baroness de Meyer) H. 20, B. 12 23 Arrangement in Grey and Black, Portrait of the Painter's Mother (oil) Full length figure of the artist's mother, seated in left profile on a light chair. She wears a white cap and ker- chief, and black dress. Her hands in which she holds a handkerchief are folded in her lap, her feet rest upon a cushion. Two prints hang on the wall, one is of the Black Lion Wharf. An embroidered curtain falls from the top nearly to the bottom of the picture, on left. Butterfly signature seen at the top of curtain to right (Lent hy the French Government from the Musie du Luxemhowrg by special decree of Presi- dent Louhet). E.A. 1872 H. 56, B. 64 24 The Master Smith of Lyme Eegis (oil) Half length figure of a man slightly turned to right. His hair, beard, and thin moustache very dark brown, his arms are crossed on his breast, his wrists showing. He wears a white shirt, ho collar, and a green coat; the background slightly lighter in tone than the coat. Butterfly to right {Lent by the Boston Mua&um of Fine Arts). Boston 1895 H. i9f,B. 14 25 Cremorne Gardens, No. 2 (oil) A sketch of the gardens. In the fore- ground a number of people are promena- ding. To the right a gentleman, the artist, and three ladies are seated at a table. In the centre are tables, and still more tables to the left. Across the back- ground stretches a light wall or screen upon which shadows of figures are cast. The garden is illuminated with little coloured lamps, white on the right, and red on the left. Waiters in red coats to extreme right and left {Lent by T. R. Way, Esq.) H. 25, B, SI 84 pAi .1-; i-[, N". 6,1 26 The Little Rose of Lyme Regis (oil) Half length full face figure of a small girl, with brown hair, seen against a brown background, in a black dress, white collar, and red apron ; her hands appear at the bottom of the canvas {Lent hy the Boston Museum of Fine Arts. The Wmren Collection). Boston 1895 H. i9f, B. 12 27 Arrangement in Black, No. 3, Portrait of Sir Henry Irving as Philip II. of (oil) Spain Full length , full face figure of the actor, in black hat with white feather, black doublet and hose, and short black cloak. Cloak and doublet are embroidered in gold, and the cloak is lined with white silk, the hose slashed with same. The long trunks and shoes are white. On the left leg is the Order of the Garter. In his right hand he clasps a golden order which hangs from his neck {Lent hy Sir Henry Irving). Grosvenor 1877 H. 81, B, 41 28 The Girl in Red (oil) Full face of a young girl in red gown, against a red background. Her unbound hair falls over either shoulder. Butterfly signature on left {Lent hy the Executors of the late J, Stoats Forbes, Esq.) H. i9f, B. 12 8S 2 9 Blue and Silver, The Blue Wave, Biarritz (oil) A great stretch of sea, with two huge waves rolling in to break on a rocky shore. The surf boils amid brown rocks. A big white cumulous cloud floats in the sky, and to the left are masses of greyish cloud. This is one of the pictures that Whistler painted in company with Oourbet, when they worked together for one or two summers on the coast of France, Signed, Whistler 1862 {Lent by Alfred Attmore Pope, Eaq.) H. 24I, B. 34 30 Portrait of the Artist (oil) Half length, left profile, face turned to the spectator. He wears a black hat, black necktie, white collar and grey painting jacket. In his right hand he holds three paint-brushes. There is a black dado behind his hand. Butterfly signature in circle partially seen low down to left. On the back is the artist's signature in his own handwriting, the frame is decorated by him, and has his Butterfly signature on it to left {Lent hy George McOuUoch, Esq.) H. 29^^, B. 21 31 Nocturne, Blue and Green (oil) A stretch of the Thames looking 86 THE LASr OF OLD WESTMINSTER Page 88, No 5s towards Chelsea from Battersea. Both sides of the stream are seen. To the right stands a soUtary figure. In the centre and to left is a long barge with a single light upon it. Beyond is Old Chelsea with the Tower, and lights re- flected in the water. In centre at the bottom of the picture is the yellow Butterfly signature in black plaque. On the back iu the artist's handwriting is " Nocturne Blue and Green ; Nocturne Bleu vert " {Lent by W. C. Ahxamder, Esq.) H. i8J, B. 23J 32 Harmony in Grey and Green, Portrait of Cicely Henrietta, Miss Alexander (oil) A little girl stands in profile to left, face turned toward the spectator. She is dressed in white muslin trimmed with grey, and carries a grey hat in her left hand. There is a large black rosette on her dress, a black bow in her hat, a black ribbon in her hair, and she has white stockings and black shoes. She stands near a grey wall, with a black dado, and there is a long black line reaching to top of picture. A grey coat lies on chair to left, above which appears the Butterfly signature. Two butterflies flutter near 87 her head on the left, and one low down on the right. On the extreme right are some daisies {Lent by W. C. Alexcmdei; Esq.) Own Exhibition 1874 H. 74, B. 39 33 Trafalgar Square, Chelsea (oil) A grey winter evening, trees in fore- ground. Two sides of this square are seen, to left and centre ; on the right a gas lamp flickers,' in the distance, more towards the centre, is a row of other lights {Lent by J. W. Mm-tin White, Esq.) H. 18, B. 24 34 The Violinist (oil) FuU sface, half length figure of a young woman in grey and rose evening dress, holding a violin under her right arm. She is seen to the knees. Butterfly to right {Lent by Monsiem- Z.) H. 30, B. 19^ 35 The Last of Old Westminster (oil) This should properly be described as the building of New Westminster Bridge. To the right is the present bridge in process of construction, many figures are at work on it. Only the first span can be seen, the others are hidden by scafiblding and piles. The bridge stretches across the picture to the 88 PAGli rci"-', NU Surrey side of the river, and the horizon is bounded by warehouses, domes, chim- neys, and the trees in Lambeth Palace Park. The whole of this background is now completely changed by St. Thomas's Hospital, since built. Signature in ex- treme left lower corner "Whistler 1863 " (Lent by Alfred Attmore Pope, Esq.). R.A. 1863 H. 22J, B. 30 36 Nocturne, Blue and Silver (oil) The Thames at Westminster, looking towards Lambeth. On the right, West- minster Palace, with two towers. Be- yond the city stretches into the distance. On the left the lights of the Embank- ment are reflected in the waters. A single factory chimney breaks the long low line of houses. On the back of the picture is a card bearing the artist's signature and the Butterfly with title, " Westminster, Blue and Silver, J. McNeill Whistler, 2 Old Lindsay Houses, Old Chelsea" (Lent by the Hon. Percy Wyndham). Dudley Gallery 1872 H. 18, B. 24 37 The Woman in White, Symphony in White, No. i (oil) Full length, almost life size of young 89 woman in white, against a white back- ground. Her dark auburn hair hangs loosely about her face, in her left hand she carries a white flower, and she stands on a wolf -skin rug lying on a richly flowered carpet. Signed on the right hand at top, "Whistler 1862." Original frame designed and decorated by "Whistler. Butterfly signature on right hand near the top of frame. On the back of the frame in the artist's handwriting, is "J. McN. Whistler, 2 Lindsay Houses, Chelsea." This pic- ture was rejected at the salon of 1863 and the B.A. of 1862. Shown Salon des Refuses, Paris 1863 {2jeni by Harris Whittemore, Esq.) H. 84, B. 42 38 Arrangement in Grey and Gold, Noc- turne, Battersea Bridge (oil) A reach of the Thames with Battersea Bridge in the distance to right, clock tower illuminated on left, and in the foreground a barge with a man rowing. Butterfly signature at bottom left centre (Lenihy Mrs. Flower). Grosvenor 1878 H. 18, B. 23i 90 SOUTH ROOM OILS, tfyfTER COLOURS, AND PASTELS 39 Pink and Rose : The Mother's Sleep (water colour) A young mother lightly draped, lies asleep on a couch, beside her child. Her drapery lis pink and rose, more drapery is suggested on the couch to left. Butterfly to left centre of the drawing. On the back of this picture is the title in "Whistler's own hand- writing, with Butterfly signature be- neath it (Lent hy John J. Gowam, Esq.) H. 7, B. io| 40 Design for a Mosaic (pastel) A rich robed figure turned to right carries a Japanese umbrella over her left shoulder. The whole drawing is in blue purple and gold, A blue purple and yellow butterfly to right, and purple irises at bottom {Lent hy W. Graham Robertson, Esq.) H. loj, B. 6^ 41 I^ude Figure and Cupid (water colour) A nude figure seated on long couch, head turned to right, a green cap on her head, supports a cupid on her knee. 93 Butterfly signature to right (Lent by Madame la Comtease de Beam) H. 10, B. 7 42 Little Scheveningen (a grey note) (water colour) A grey beach, with long stretch of sand, sea coming in, in the distance, three boats lie in the surf {Lent by Walter Gay, Esq.) H. 4, B. 8 43 Sea (water colour) Many boats are tossing in a dirty grey sea. To right low down is the Butterfly signature. To left two boats, and others are grouped in the distance. Butterfly to right near bottom (L&nt by Mrs. A. M. Jarvis) H. 4f, B. 8i ' 44 Eflse et Vert, L'Iris : Portrait of Miss KinseUa (oil) Full length portrait of a lady in rose- coloured evening gown, turned to left. In her right hand she holds an iris. Signed on the back in artist's handwriting, "Rose et Vert, I'lris, J. McNeill Whistler " (Lent by Miss KinseUa). Salon Champ de Mars 1904 H. 74, B. 34 94 WOMAN IN fPHITE, SYMPHONY IN WHITE, No. I. 't'tt'-n Page Sq, No. 37 1 I' 45 The Salute, Venice, from the Riva Schia- voni (water colour) The Church and Custom House in the distance, seen behind masts. Figures in centre and to left; and two others to right, slightly sketched in, seated at a eaf6 table {Lent by B. B. MacGearge, Esq.) H. si, B. 8f 46 Venice (pastel) A grey day in Venice. A gondola in foreground is being rowed towards the distant city, the flat line of which is broken by two white sails. The Butter- fly signature is seen low down to right (Lent by Madame Blanche Marchesi), Fine Art Society 1881 H. 6f, B. II 47 Study of Mrs. Leyland (pastel on brown paper) Really a study of costume, the face quite unfinished, full length, full face. Her gown is white and gold; the pattern in red. In her left hand she holds a fan. At the side is a study for the sleeve of her gown. Butterfly in black and red circle on right {Lent by Thomas Way, Esq.) H. 10, B. 6 J 95 48 The Convalescent (water colour) The figure of a young girl propped up in bed, reading a book with a blue cover. By .her side, is a table, with breakfast things upon it. In the back- ground the suggestion of a fireplace. Butterfly signature appears to left near the bottom {Lent hy Dr. John W. Maclntyre). Glasgow Institute 1899 H. 9j, B. 61 49 Sea Beach and Figures (pastel) Four figures in gauzy draperies danc- ing on the seashore. Of the two centre figures, one to right carries a fan, and the other to left a Japanese parasol, white with blue spots. Further to left another with lyre in her hands, and a fourth, on extreme right, leans on a railing which crosses the picture. In the background a suggestion of sea and sky, with flowers in right foreground (Lent by Sir William Eden, Bart.) H. sh B- loi 50 Nocturne, Oremorne Gardens, No. 3 (oil) A brightly lighted portico in the gardens to the right, in which figures are seated. Above them are eight windows also lighted up. The left of 96 1^;V "^jef;.-"?- "^^^K^^T-TBt'^T-; ft'X life- ^"m^ \..,^^P^f' f *3 I jil|^;r,,^^^^j.i^^ .,ii i'-i ! . ■J r^. ^'. '-''■MP^;;f?sjt* the composition is iu complete darkness {Lent by C. Conder, Esq.) H. 17, B. 24 51 Arrangement in Grey, Portrait of Master Stephen Manuel (oil) Small boy wearing large -white hat with white feather, white lace collar, and grey coat, sits full face on a Chip- pendale chair looking out of the canvas, the back of the chair is just visible. Butterfly to right, low down {Lent hy Mrs. Manuel). E.B.A. 1885 H. igl, B. 14 52 Bead Stringers j Venice (pastel) Walls of high buildings to right and , left. On the left are two women string- ing beads, and to the right sits another, clothes hang overhead. At the end of the street is a shop, and a two-story house with many chimneys above it. A glimpse of blue sky beyond. Butterfly to right {Lent by Thomas Way, Esq.) H. 10^, B. 4 53 Arrangement in Black, No. 2, Portrait of Mrs. Louis Huth (oil) Full length portrait in profile to right, head slightly turned towards spectator. Her dress is black with white lace at throat and wrists, and the 97 G train of her gown sweeps almost across the entire foreground. To the left low down is the Butterfly signature, a Butterfly scarcely conventionalised, black on yellow ground (Lent by Louis Suth, Esq.). OwnExhibition 1874 H. 75. B. 39 54 Marble Palace, Venice (pastel) The corner of a palace juts out into a canal, the water of which is very blue. It is five stories high, with a water gate. The surrounding buildings are merely indicated. Two gondolas to left, and Butterfly signature to extreme left (Lent hy Thomas Way, Esq.) H. ii,B. si 55 A Harmony in Blue and Silver (oil) A blue sea stretches away to a grey sky. Upon the shore to the left men are beaching a boat. Butterfly signa- ture just below the boat {Lent hy His Honour Judge Evans) H. 5, B. 8^ 56 A Venetian Water Gate (pastel on brown paper) A brick house with a large water gate to right, reflected in the canal, half closed windows above, and sug- 98 ROSE ET VERT, L'IRIS: PORTRAIT OF MISS KINSELLA Page 94, No. 44 gestions of a oanal, running away in the distance to left. Butterfly over door to right (Lent by Lord Battersed) H. II, B. 7-^ 57 Belle ^ jour, Blue and Violet (oil) Nude study full length of a girl lean- ing against a parapet. The background is blue, and violet, gauzy draperies fall from her shoulders. Butterfly to left {Lent by Madcmve Bla/nche Marchesi) H. 6J, B. 4 58 Study of a Girl's Head and Shoulders (oil) A girl full face, her hair brown, and her white jacket trimmed with purple, a blue tie. Butterfly to right {Lent by Baroness de Meyer) H. 6, B. 3 59 The Shop Window (oil) A long, low, double-fronted shop window, in centre of picture, in which are flowers in pots. To the left an open doorway where stand a woman and little girl. Butterfly signature on the wall between the window and door {Lent by A. Arnold Hannay, Esq.) "Whistler Memorial 1905 H. 4f , B. 8J 99 6o Calle, Venice (pastel) A. narrow street with many figures. Butterfly lower left-hand corner. Pastel on brown paper {Lent by J, P. Hesdtine, Esq.) H. io|, B. 7 6i A Venetian Courtyard (pastel) Two boys to left, a woman and child to right looking out of a doorway, three doors at the bottom of the Court, the centre one open, above a white three- storied house with clothes hanging from the windows. Green butterfly to left {Lent by Lord Battersea) H. iiJ.B. 5j 62 Nocturne in Green and Gold, The Falling Eocket (oil) Oremorne Gardens, a group of figures dancing on a platform to left, and spectators seated looking on in centre and to left. Illuminated kiosk on right. On the back in artist's own hand- writing, " Nocturne in Green and Gold," with the Butterfly signature. This picture was exhibited at the trial {Lent by WilUavn Heinemann,' Esq.) H. 24, B. 29^ 100 I */> ■i 'y -* . , V '^^"^^«' ■' 4f '*?'> ♦ > PAGE 107, NO. 81 63 Annabel Lee (pastel) A female figurfe stands on the shore, with her back to the spectator, her left hand on a railing. She is dressed in gauzy white, a purple shawl floats from her arms, and a purple cap on her head. Behind is a wide expanse of blue sea and sky. At the foot of the drawing are purple irises. Butterfly signature in water to left (Lent hy Thomas Way, ' Esq.) H. 12^, B. 6i 64 The Sea, Pourville (oil) , A rough sea rolls in on a sandy beach, under a blue grey sky, with roll- ing clouds. Butterfly signature to right on sand (Leirti hy A. Arnold Horn/nay, Esq.). Whistler Memorial 1905 H. 4, B. 6^ 65 Portrait of Mrs. Louis Jarvis (oil) She sits full face to spectator, in a grey dress, against a grey background, round her neck is a white collar and a tie edged with red {Lent hy Mrs. A, M. H. 23I, B. 16 66 In the Channel (water colour) Variouscraft seen in centre and right, grey sea and sky. Butterfly signature lOI at bottom to right (Xewi hy Mrs. Knowles) H. 6\, B. loi 67 Battersea (water colour) Boats in the ^foreground, a barge and more boats to right further away, in centre the tower of Battersea church, to left works and factories, with clouds of smoke coming from their chimneys. Butterfly signature to extreme left {Lent hy Sir William, Eden, Bcwt.) H. 3|, B. 4| 68 La Mfere Gerard (oil) Portrait study of an old woman, full face, in white cap with long strings, under which her white hair appears. Her left hand in which she holds a yellow pansy, is seen at the bottom of ' the canvas. She wears a black shawl over a greyish gown. This was stated by Whistler to be the first picture he exhibited, and he presented it to Mr. Algernon Charles Swinburne {Lent by Algernon Oharles Swinburne, Esq.). R.A. 1861 H. II, B. 8 69 Grey and Silver, Chelsea Wharf (oil) View from the artist's studio at 102 Chelsea. Both banks of the river are seen, and on the nearer side to right are three figures, two in black, one in white, to the left another figure in black. Beyond the first group are two barges with sails furled, and a third barge to extreme right. Beyond that again, a ship and boats, then again the river. In extreme distance Battersea ishore and Battersea Church tower are seen in centre, and on the left a huge factory and two smoke stacks {Lent hy P. A. B. Widmer, Esq.) H. 23i,B. i7f 70 Little Nude (pastel) A very complete study of a girl, slightly turning to right, seen against a red background. Her right hand is raised to her lips, her left arm is pressed against the wall. Butterfly signature to right {Lent hy Thomas Way, Esq.) H. 10, B. 5 7 1 An arrangement in Black (oU) A lady in black seated in profile on yellow chair, turns her head to the spectator and toys with a brown boa which encircles her throat and falls upon her lap. The light comes from an unseen fire in -the lower left hand T03 corner. On the back the signature, and "An arrangement in Black by J. McNeill Whistler," in artist's hand- writing [Lent by Aleaxmder Henderson, Esq.) H. 9i, B. 7 72 Dieppe (oil) The beach at Dieppe, numerous figures walking along, one man in black with two women in white skirts almost in centre. Fishing-boats in the oflSng and a pier to left. Butterfly signature low down to right {Lent by Douglas Freshfield, Esq.) H. 4, B. 8 73 The Purple Cap (pastel) A blue robed model, stands full face leaning with her left arm upon a balcony. Her right hand is on her chiu. She is lightly draped in white gauzy stuff, and behind her are the folds of a great blue robe, spread on the balcony. Butterfly signature to left {Lent by Thomas Way, Esq.) H. io|, B. 6J 74 Study for the head of Miss Cicely H. Alexander (oil) The pose and costume are exactly the same as in the large oil picture. Butter- 104 fly signature to left {Lent by Alexander Eeid, Esq.) H. lo, B. 14J 75 At the Piano (oil) A lady (Lady Seymour Haden) dressed completely in black i860 costume, save for white collar, sits in profile to left of picture, at a piano. Facing her is a little girl, dressed all in white (Annie Haden, Mrs. Charles Thynne),her hair is brown, and she wears black shoes, with crossed straps over her white stockings. Behind to extreme left an enamelled plate stands on a red table, the carpet also is red. The wall is white, and on it are seen the lower parts of two prints framed in gold. Signed Whistler lower left hand corner (Zewi by Edmund Davis, Esq.). R.A. i860 H. 26, B. 3S| 76 Portrait of a baby (oil) The baby, full face, smiles upon the spectator. She is dressed in white against a darker background (Zewi by Brandon Thomas, Esq.) Whistler Memorial 1905 H. 19 J, B. iif 77 Note in Eed and Violet (oil) A small child stands in the imme- diate foreground, wearing a red cloak and white frock, beyond her are nets or seaweed. Several figures are walking along the shore, and on the sea beyond a single boat is coming in through the surf. Butterfly signature in right-hand corner {^Lent hy Miss Constance Ealford) H. 4|, B. 8 78 The Base of the Tower, Venice (pastel) A high brick church tower on right. Shops, two-story houses, one with balcony, and large chimney on left. Figures in foreground. Butterfly low down to right {Lmt hy J. P. Heseltine, Esq.) H. iiJ,B. 6f 79 The Blue Girl (pastel on brown paper) The very lightly robed figure of a girl, draping herself in thin gauzy stufi", on her head a blue cap. Butterfly on extreme right {Lent hy Madamie Blomche H. 10 J, B. 6f 80 TSte de Femme (oil) Head of & peasant woman slightly turned to left, very low in tone, against > a dark background. She wears a white cap and chemisette, a dark ribbon at her throat. This is probably a very 106 ARRANGEMENT IN BLACK, No. 11. : PORTRAJT OF MRS. LOUIS HUTH Pa.geq7,No.S3 early work {Lent by Madame la Com- H.9|,B.6| 8 1 Variations in Violet and Green (oil) A river, both banks of which are seen, upon the nearer three figures, a railing behind them. The first to left is seated, the second carries a parasol, and the third to right walks apart. On the further side of the river, a ship is sailing, and a church tower rises behind it. Butterfly sig- nature in an oblong plaque appears on extreme right. Frame designed by Whistler. Signed J. McN. Whistler at the bottom {Lent by Sir Charles McLaren, Bart.) H. 23 J, B. 12J 82 Draped Model (black and white chalk on brown paper) Back view of draped figure, leaning on a parapet. Butterfly signature to right (Lent by Mrs. Krwwles) H. lof, B. 6f 83 Portrait of E. G. Kennedy, Esq. (oil) Full length figure slightly turned to left, wearing a black frock coat, lighter trousers, and holding his top hat in his right hand, his left hand in his trousers 107 pocket. Butterfly to right (Lent hy E, G. Kennedy, Esq.). Boston 1904 H. iij, B. 6 84 Mrs. Leyland (black and white chalk drawing on brown paper) Study of Mrs. Leyland standing look- ing to right and holding a fan in her hand [Lent hy Monsieur J. E. Blanche) H. lof, B. 6| 85 The Beach (water colour) The beach at a seaside resort. In the foreground a small child in a red skirt, many figure's, a flagstaff, and bunting in the distance, and light- house beyond. Butterfly to right low down {Lent by Mrs. Knowles) H. 8i, B. 4f 86 Landscape (oil) Group of white village cottages, two children's figures to right in foreground, trees and hedges against the sky in ■background. Butterfly signature in right-hand bottom corner {Lent hy Alexander Young, Esq.) H. I if, B. 24 87 Study of Rosettes (black and coloured chalk on brown paper) {Lent hy Mrs, Knowles) H. II, B. 7 108 PAGE III, NO. 96 88 St. Yves. The Beach (oil) The grey sea at low tide rolls ia from the distant horizon. Three small figures to right, a dog near centre. To left low rocks, round which waves swirl (Lent by Monsieur J. E. Blanche) H. 8|, B. iij 89 Portrait of L. A. lonides, Esq. (oil) Mr. lonides is seated on left side of canvas looking almost directly at the spectator. His hair is black, and his beard a rich brown. He wears a black coat, his hands are seen at lower right- hand corner. An early work (Lent by L. A. lonides, Esq.) H. isi.B. iif 90 Nocturne, Chelsea Rags (oil) Shop fronts ; in centre a dimly lighted window, into which two figures peer. To the right, the door of shop in which stands a child dressed in white, above her head on the wall hang three white prints. The whole is very dark and low in tone (Lent by Johm, J. Cowan, Esq.) H. 14, B. 20 9 1 On the Thames at Chelsea (pastel) Pour very slightly indicated figures stroll along the embankment. To the 109 left a white sail, and in the middle distance three barges', the masts of which are seen against distant Battersea, with the Church spire to left. Butterfly at bottom left (Lent hy W. 0. Alexander, Esq.) H. loj, B. 6i 92 The 'Isles of Venice (pastel) A distant view of Venice seen across the Lagunes, a fishing-boat with red sails, and the piles which mark the channel, stretching across the fore- ground. Butterfly low down right {Lent hy W. Baptiste Scoones, Esq.) H. 2, B. loj 93 Valparaiso, Nocturne (oil) Many square-rigged ships in the middle distance and offing. The open sea to left, and suggestions of hills in background to right. Time early eve- ning. Signed Whistler, Valparaiso '65 left hand corner {Lent hy W. Orahoim. Robertson, Esq.). Grosvenor 1878 H. 22, B. 29 94 The General Dealer (oil) A shop front ; to right a woman wear- ing a white apron carries a baby in a red hood and bkck cloak. In front of the PAGK 112. NO. 99 shop, a stand with vegetables, various objects seen through the window, and beyond a mixed collection of all sorts of bric-^-brac, the stock-in-trade of the general dealer. Butterfly on steps to right (Lent by John J. Gowan, Esq.) H.4,B.8i 95 The Lily (pastel) Stooping figure of a girl, arranging a pot of lilies. Four full blooms are seen above her head on a long stalk. Behind her to right, a yellow and white butterfly. On left Butterfly signature in a circle {Lent by W. Ber- nard Enobd, Esq.) H. 13^^, B. 9 96 The Philosopher (oil) Portrait of C. E. HoUoway, Esq., painted in Fitzroy Street, London, about 1896. Full length figure somewhat turned to right, face looking straight out of picture. He stands before the fireplace wearing a long brown overcoat. Butterfly to right (Lent by Madame la Comtesse de Beam). International 1898 H. 8i B..4I 97 Portrait Sketch of F. R. Leyland (oil) The figure of a taU red-bearded man stands in centre of canvas, one h^nd on his hip, in the other he holds a light overcoat. A dark dado crosses the picture, behind him, the rest of the wall light in tone. A single upright line is drawn down the right-hand side of picture. The Butterfly signature in red on left of canvas {Lent hy Charles Conder, Esq.) H. 14, B. 8f 98 The Little White Sofa (oil) A white sofa, on which reclines the slightly draped figure of a girl with a yellow cap. Behind her blue drapery with rose-coloured design running through it. Butterfly signature to right on sofa {Lent hy A. Arnold Hcmnay, Esq.). "Whistler Memorial i9°5 H. 4, B. 6| 99 Seated Figure (pastel) Girl in light drapery, sits on the ground in profile to left. Her left hand rests on her left foot, and her right arm is extended before her. Butterfly signature to right {Lent hy Thomcbs Way, Esq.) H. 7j, B. 5 '.t.J^ 100 Portrait of F. R. Leyland, Esq. (oil) Full length full face figure in evening dress, slightly turned to right, his right hand on his hip, over his left arm he carries a grey overcoat, and a silver buckle shows on one shoe. An arrange- ment in black on black. The floor is much lighter than the wall behind {Lent by Mrs. Vol Prinsep). Own Exhibition 1874 H. 72, B. 34 1 01 A Freshening Breeze (oil) A Harbour with two ships in the distance, one of which, on the right, lies behind a breakwater that runs out towards another. A boat puts out to sea, in the middle distance, and hauled up on shore in the foreground are six boats behind two other breakwaters. In the right hand lower corner a small figure appears. Butterfly at bottom to left {Lent hy John G. Vre, Esq.} H. 8i, B. 5 102 Rose and Red: The Barber's Shop at Lyme Regis (oil) A double doorway to right, in first half of which stands a little girlina.red pinafore, and other figures are seen 113 H within the second half. In the centre of picture is a many-paned shop window, with a loaf and other things in it. To the left low down is the Butterfly signature. The house stands on a slight descending road. On the back is written " Eose and Bed, The Barber's Shop, Lyme Regis, James McNeill Whistler," and the Butterfly (Lent by Humphrey Roberts, Esq,) H. 4|, B. 8 103 Portrait of Dr. William McNeill Whistler (oil) (Elder brother of the artist). Bust three-quarter face placed on left of canvas, black hat, white shirt or coat and black necktie. Part of the hat is cut ofi" by the frame {Lent by Mrs. W. McNeill Whistler) H. 17, B. 14 104 The Seashore (oil) Three figures walk along the shore at low tide, two in the centre, one beyond to right. In the ofiSng, a number of fishing smacks at anchor, grey sea and grey sky. Butterfly low-down right [Lent by Sir WilUam Eden, Bart.) H.3f,B.si 105 A Oanal, Venice (water colour) Bridge in centre, boat to left. Dark 114 AT THE PIANO Page 10$, No.JS mass of trees hanging over a wall to right (Iicnt by B. B. MacGeorge, Esq.) H. 8|, B. si 1 06 Brown and Gold, The Curb's Little Class (oil) Interior of Church at Dieppe. The foreground filled with chairs on the left, the cur6 holds his class. Behind, sup- ported on two pillars, is seen the organ- loft with semicircular ends. Butterfly on wall to right {Lent by John J. Gowan, Esq.) Glasgow Institute 1899 H. 4, B. 8i 107 Petite bonne ^ la porte d'une Auberge (oil) A maid in grey cap with white band appearing under it, stands full face. She wears a grey bodice, red skirt, and long apron, which is tucked up showing her bare feet and ankles. She holds up her skirts in her left hand and has a broom in her right. Behind her is an open door. Butterfly on right of door (Lent by Mrs. S. S. Schwann) H. 8f, B. 4f 108 Portrait of Miss Yvonne Forster (black and white chalk on brown paper) Slight full length, full face, of a small child. Butterfly signature to right {Lent by Miss A . E. Forster). Whistler Memorial 1905 H. 8^, B. si IIS I09 Portrait of Agnes Mary, Miss Alexander (oil) Full length figure of a young lady slightly turned to left. She wears a long simple grey gown, a black hat trimmed with white, and has a white ruffle round her throat. She is button- ing her gloves. To the left is a large pot of yellow flowers (Lent hy W. G. Akxcmd-er, Esq.) Grafton 1898. H. 74, B. 37 no Souvenir of the Gaiety (pastel) A very slight sketch of three dancers in costume, touched here and there with brilliant notes of colour {Lent hy Sir WiUiam, Eden, Bart.) H, 4|, B. 6J III Baby Leyland (pastel on brown paper) Full length of small child in profile to left ; she holds a book on her crossed knees. Her hair is golden, and her dress white and gold (Lent hy Thomas Way, Esq.) H. 10, B. 6| 116 p.\i',n 115, NO. 107 BALCONT OILS, WATER-COLOURS, PASTELS, AND PHOTOGRAPHS OF PICTURES NOT IN THE EXHIBITION PORTRAIT OF F. R, LETLAND, Esq. Page ii3i No. too 112 A Little Red Note, Dordrecht (water colour) A river in the foreground in the middle distance, to right, a barge or raft with a mast and brown sail. To left centre, low red houses, and further left a tall windmUl. Cloudy sky in the background. The drawing is signed on the back in "Whistler's own hand- writing — "A little Red Note, Dor- drecht, J. McNeill Whistler," and the Butterfly {Lent by W. Bryant, Esq.) R.B.A. 1884 H. 4f , B. 8| 113 Three drawings in one frame (pastel on grey paper) (a) Model leaning forward, fuU length, lightly draped, looking to right. Butterfly to right. Pastel on grey paper H. 9, B. 6 (6) Portrait of the Artist (black chalk on brown paper) Full face head and shoulders H. 6, B. si (c) Model with Flowers (pastel and chalk) FuU length figure facing slightly to left, mainly in black chalk with slight touches of brilliant pastel. Butterfly 119 signature to right {Lent hy J, P. Hesel- Une, Esq.) H. 9f , B. 6f 1 14 A Grey Note (body colour) A stretch of seashore at low tide, with stranded vessel to right, grey and white cloudy sky {Lent by Mrs. Knowles) H. 6, B. lof 115 Study for Dress (pastel) Very slightly indicated figure of a girl, in blue dress with crimson touches here and there, white collar and cuflFs (Lent hy W. G. Alexander, Esq.) H. 9f , B. si 116 Design for a Fan (water colour) Four figures on the sea-shore in a strong breeze, their very light draperies blown about by the wind. Three of them walk with the wind behind them, the fourth, with a large parasol, struggles against it. A distant blue sea {Lent hy G. H. Shawnon, Esq.). Inter- national 1904 H. 6 J, extreme B. 19^ 117 Diana at the Pool (oil) Copy of a picture in the Louvre by 120 Boucher (Zeni hyLmds W. Winems,Ilsq.) Whistler Memorial 1905 H. 23, B. 27 1 18 Blue and Gold (pastel) Slightly draped figure of a girl, hold- ing a sprig of blossom in her left hand (JlJent hy Mrs. Knowles) H. II, B. 4f 119 Venice (pastel) A white campanile, built out of a church with a black roof, rises in centre. To the left red and white houses, and suggestions of figures and gondolas in foreground, reflected in water to the centre, the right occupied by the wall of a whitewashed house, peeling here and there, and showing the red bricks underneath {Lent hy Laurence W. Hodson, Esq.) H. 9|, B. 7 120 Maude Beading, in a Hammock (water colour) Freely sketched figure in a hammock, reading a paper which she holds near her face. Her head crowned with yellow hair is to left, her feet to right. Butterfly signature to right. The S^ame contains a photograph of Whistler to right. Butterfly to right, and an envelope addressed to Mrs. McNay, and a note inviting her to lunch, are in lower left hand comer (Lent by A. Buok, Esq.) H. Si B. 8f 121 St. Ives, Cornwall (water colour) A long stretch of sand on which figures are walking. In the middle distance the town, and to right the sea stretches in a great cm-ve to the horizon. Butterfly signature in red to right on the sand (Lent by ThomoB Way, Esq.) H. 6f , B. 4| 122 Nocturne, Valparaiso, silver and gold (water colour) ^Evidently a study for the larger oil picture.) There is a long pier in fore- ground, and a fleet of ships in the oflSng, with lights reflected in the water. Mountainous distance slightly indicated. Butterfly on extreme left at bottom. (Lent by G. N. Stevens, Esq.) H. 8f , B. 6| 123 Study for the Peacock Room (pencil drawing) (Lent by A. Ludovici, Esq.) H. 6|, B. 6| 1 24 Benedictine Monks, a very early sketch (pen and pencil) (Lent by Mrs. W. McNeill Whisil&r) 122 PAGh 119, .M,>. i]3A 125 ^ Dame au Brodequin Jauue (phoix)gravure) {Lent by D. Groal Thomson, Esq.) 126 Girl Reading (pen sketch) Full length figure facing left, holding a book, with inscription under Butterfly to right. " TJn aprfes midi chez Van Dyck, Aug.' 10, 1 90 1," in Whistler's handwriting {Lent by WilUam Heine- mann, Esq.) H. 6, B. 4f 127 Two Sketches in one Frame (pen drawing) Illustrations for " Thoughts at Sun- rise," a song by Mrs. Moncrieff (a) The sun is rising over a great lake to left, sprays of blossom and waving grass to right, Butterfly signa- ture also to right. At bottom "Thoughts at Sunrise, by Mrs. Mon- crieff,'' in the artist's handwriting. Butterfly signature H. 6f , B. 4 (6) The sun is rising over a great plain, a flight of birds from it towards the zenith. Blossoming boughs and waving grass to right. Again, " Thoughts at Sunrise, by Mrs. Mon- crieff," at bottom. Butterfly signature (Lent by Mrs. Moncrieff) H.6f,B.4| 123 128 La Toilette (p'eu drawing on blue paper) Back of female figure at her toilet, looking towards right into a mirror. Butterfly signature to left (Lent hy Madame Blanche Marchesi) H. 6|, B. 4i 129 Selsea Bill (water colour) A white house rather to right, on a sandy shore, seen against a blue sky, dotted with white clouds. In the foreground a chair, besides which are remains of lunch. Butterfly signa- ture to extreme left, at bottom (Lent by B. B. MacGeorge, Esq.) H. 8 J, B. 12 130 A Marine Sunset (water colour) A stretch of yellow sand on which some figures are slightly indicated, on the right a reach of water. Distant land, yellow sunset sky, and floating clouds above. Butterfly signature to right (Lent hy Thomas Way, Esq.) H. 5, B. 6| 131 Portrait of Kosa Corder (mezzotint) Mezzotint by Josey. Proof signed by Whistler (Leni hy Joseph Pennell, Esq.) 124 PAGE 122, NO. 121 132 The Balcony (photograph) {Lent hy Messrs. GowpU do Co.) 133 The Little White Girl do. (photograph) 134 The Music Room do. (photograph) 13s The Lange Leisen 40. (photograph) 136 The Yellow Buskin do. (photograph) 137 The Falling Rocket do. (photograph) 138 Pencil drawing of Baby (pencil) Drawing of Baby seated, full figure, bare feet, head slightly turned to left. Signed Whistler, to left {Lent by LI. J. W. Bebb, Esq.) 139 Honfleur, grey and silver (water colour) A slight sketch of old houses on the banks of a river, the centre one, five stories high, definitely drawn, the rest merely indicated. Overhead, rosy, cloudy sky, with flecks of blue. Butterfly signature low down to left {Lent by Professor Emil Sauer) H. 8, B. 4f . 140 Crepescule in Opal, Trouville (oil) Sea-shore at low tide, rocks to right and extreme left, reflections in wet sand, 125 centre. Rosy after-glow in sky partially veiled by blue clouds (Lent by Frederick Ja/meson, Esq.), Goupil's 1892 H. 13, B. 18. 141 The Ocean (photograph) (JJeni by B. G. Thomson, Esq.) 142 La Note E.ouge (oil) A lady in a white dress with a red coverlet over her, lies asleep on a red sofa, her head to left, her feet, which are seen, toward the centre of canvas. Butterfly over sofa (Lent by Sir George A. Drummond, K.G.B.) Dowdeswell's 1884 H. 8f, B. I if. BALLANTYNE PRESS London and Edinburgh SPECIMENS OF THE BUTTERFLY SIGNATURE OF JAMBS McNeill whistler