Pioneering and influential American-born artist (1834-1903), best known for his distinctively evocative portraits, city-scenes, and landscapes. ALS signed “J. A. McN. Whistler,” one page both sides, 7 x 4.5, blindstamped The White House, Chelsea Embankment letterhead, 1879. Letter to English architect and art collector James Thomas Knowles, in part: "Do you think you could send me back the two pasteboards that the etching was sent in?—Or I won't trouble you—I will send for them tomorrow morning. So kindly have them left out for my man in case you were out. Write us a line and say whether you are charmed with the proof! Or whether you consider my joy wild and extravagant!" In very good to fine condition, with intersecting folds, and toning over much of the first page. Accompanied by a monograph from December 1907 entitled "Masters in Art: Whistler," and a pamphlet about 'Portrait of the Artist's Mother.'
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