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JAMES ABBOTT MCNEILL WHISTLER American painter and etcher Punch comment on his winning his court fight with Ruskin Date: 1834 - 1903
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This photograph print depicts the iconic moment when American painter and etcher James Abbott McNeill Whistler (1834-1903) celebrated his victory in the landmark court case against critic John Ruskin. The scene unfolds in a grand courtroom, where Whistler, dressed in formal attire, raises his fist in triumph as he stands before a stern-faced judge. The satirical magazine Punch captured this historic moment, immortalizing it in their pages and adding a touch of humor with the inclusion of a pelican, the symbol of the Royal Academy, perched on the judge's wig. The legal battle between Whistler and Ruskin began in 1878 when Ruskin publicly criticized Whistler's painting "Nocturne in Black and Gold: The Falling Rocket," deeming it "flinge[d] a pot of paint in the public's face." Whistler, offended by the criticism, sued Ruskin for libel. The trial, which took place in 1879, became a sensation, drawing widespread attention and generating significant public interest. Despite the odds being against him, Whistler emerged victorious, with the judge ruling in his favor and awarding him a farthing in damages. This symbolic victory solidified Whistler's reputation as a trailblazing artist and marked a turning point in the relationship between artists and critics. This photograph print, with its striking imagery and historical significance, serves as a testament to the enduring spirit of artistic freedom and the power of determination.
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