Painting
Nocturne: Blue and Silver--Bognor
James McNeill Whistler (1834-1903). 1871-1876. Oil on canvas. Explore the catalogue record, image rights and documented connections from National Museum of Asian Art.
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James McNeill Whistler across 3 collections
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- Florence LeylandNational Gallery of Art · c. 1873 · 1943.3.1728 · Compare side by side →
- St. James's StreetNational Gallery of Art · 1878 · 1943.3.1730 · Compare side by side →
- Green and Blue: The DancerThe Art Institute of Chicago · c. 1893 · 1988.219 · Compare side by side →
- ButterflyThe Art Institute of Chicago · c. 1890 · 1933.283 · Compare side by side →
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Painting
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CanvasMaterial
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Oil on canvas
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Oil paintMaterial
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Oil PaintingTechnique
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