Wednesday, February 15, 2012

Episode 19: Whistler vs. Ruskin



Whistler
Ruskin


In a landmark trial, James Abbot McNeill Whistler (painter) sued John Ruskin (writer and critic) for libel.














Below is the painting in question. Ruskin calls it paint that's been flung on a canvas (good thing he wasn't around to witness Jackson Pollock's work), saying it isn't worth the 200 guineas. Whistler says he's charging for a lifetime of experience. Listen on the right to see who won this trial.


Nocturne in Black and Gold  by Whistler


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2 comments:

  1. Super cool post. I think there is a slight typo. The "be" should be "been"?

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    1. Thank you! And yes, that was a typo. Thanks for letting us know :)

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