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James McNeill Whistler and the Case for Beauty

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.
Season 1 Episode 1 Length 56:46 Premiere: 09/12/14

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James McNeill Whistler and the Case for Beauty
S1 E1 Length 56:46 Premiere Date 09/12/14

The Original Art Star
Clip Length 04:56 Premiere Date 09/07/14

London's Newest Resident
Clip Length 05:00 Premiere Date 09/07/14

Portrait of the Artist's Mother
Clip Length 04:14 Premiere Date 09/07/14

The White Girl
Clip Length 05:03 Premiere Date 09/07/14

A Unique Personality
Clip Length 03:09 Premiere Date 09/07/14

Lady Meux | Behind the Scenes
Clip Length 01:14 Premiere Date 08/03/14

St. Petersburg in London | Behind the Scenes
Clip Length 00:51 Premiere Date 08/03/14

Butterfly | Behind the Scenes
Clip Length 00:53 Premiere Date 08/03/14

Prelude to a Hat | Behind the Scenes
Clip Length 01:05 Premiere Date 08/03/14

Sunday Breakfasts | Behind the Scenes
Clip Length 00:57 Premiere Date 08/03/14

Porcelain | Behind the Scenes
Clip Length 01:02 Premiere Date 08/03/14

Peacock Room | Behind the Scenes
Clip Length 03:04 Premiere Date 08/03/14

Whistler's Mother | Behind the Scenes
Clip Length 01:13 Premiere Date 08/03/14

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