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The original art star, Whistler was a caustic wit and man-about-town. For the first time, a film examines the biography of the man and the course of his career. Best known for his painting popularly called “Whistler’s Mother,” by his death, Whistler was one of the most recognized artists in Europe and is today placed in the first rank of modern painters.

Watch • 56:46
James McNeill Whistler and the Case for Beauty
James McNeill Whistler and the Case for Beauty
Examine the life of the original art star.
Episode: S1 E1 | 56:46
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James McNeill Whistler and the Case for Beauty
Preview
Examine the life of the original art star, man about town and eminent modern painter.
Preview: 0:30
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James McNeill Whistler and the Case for Beauty
Whistler's Comeback
A web bonus clip from James McNeill Whistler: The Case for Beauty
Clip: 5:08
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Watch • 56:46
James McNeill Whistler and the Case for Beauty
James McNeill Whistler and the Case for Beauty
Examine the life of the original art star.
Episode: S1 E1 | 56:46
Extras
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James McNeill Whistler and the Case for Beauty
The Original Art Star
A bonus clip from James McNeill Whistler: A Case for Beauty
Clip: 4:56
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James McNeill Whistler and the Case for Beauty
London's Newest Resident
Web bonus clip from James McNeill Whistler: The Case for Beauty
Clip: 5:00
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James McNeill Whistler and the Case for Beauty
Portrait of the Artist's Mother
A web bonus clip from James McNeill Whistler: The Case for Beauty
Clip: 4:14
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James McNeill Whistler and the Case for Beauty
A Unique Personality
A web bonus clip from James McNeill Whistler: The Case for Beauty.
Clip: 3:09
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James McNeill Whistler and the Case for Beauty
The White Girl
A web bonus clip from James McNeill Whistler: The Case for Beauty
Clip: 5:03
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James McNeill Whistler and the Case for Beauty
St. Petersburg in London | Behind the Scenes
Travel to London as actors portray a scene from Whistler's St. Petersburg boyhood.
Clip: 0:51
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James McNeill Whistler and the Case for Beauty
Lady Meux | Behind the Scenes
Go behind the scenes as Whistler positions diamond-laden Lady Meux for her 1881 portrait.
Clip: 1:14
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James McNeill Whistler and the Case for Beauty
Peacock Room | Behind the Scenes
Join the Whistler documentary film crew in the Peacock Room at the Freer Gallery of Art.
Clip: 3:04
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James McNeill Whistler and the Case for Beauty
Whistler's Mother | Behind the Scenes
Witness an actor's composure as she steps into an iconic portrait.
Clip: 1:13
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James McNeill Whistler and the Case for Beauty
Sunday Breakfasts | Behind the Scenes
Champagne glasses are unpacked and arranged, ready for Whistler’s Sunday guests.
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