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| Whistler |
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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.
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| Nocturne in Black and Gold by Whistler |
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Super cool post. I think there is a slight typo. The "be" should be "been"?
ReplyDeleteThank you! And yes, that was a typo. Thanks for letting us know :)
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