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Girl Reading in Bed, 1879-1888. Creator: James Abbott McNeill Whistler
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Girl Reading in Bed, 1879-1888. Creator: James Abbott McNeill Whistler
Girl Reading in Bed, 1879-1888. The model is Maud Franklin, who Whistler met in London, perhaps as early as 1872 when she was just 15 years old. Franklin posed in a kimono as body-double for Mrs. Frances Leyland, who Whistler was painting at this time. Franklin seems to have become romantically involved with the artist during these sittings. After they relocated to France in 1879 Franklin suffered ill health and Whistler depicted her in bed several times. She was the mother of two chidren with Whistler, but the affair ended in 1888 when he married Beatrix Godwin
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Girl Reading in Bed" is a captivating watercolor on paper painting created by the renowned American artist, James Abbott McNeill Whistler, between 1879 and 1888. The model for this piece is Maud Franklin, whom Whistler met in London around 1872 when she was only 15 years old. At the time, Whistler was painting Frances Leyland, and Franklin served as her body-double. However, it is believed that Franklin and Whistler developed a romantic relationship during these sittings. As the couple moved to France in 1879, Franklin's health began to decline, and Whistler depicted her in bed several times, including in this painting. Despite their relationship, Franklin gave birth to two of Whistler's children, but the affair ended in 1888 when Whistler married Beatrix Godwin. This painting captures a moment of introspection and relaxation as Franklin is depicted lying in bed, engrossed in a book. The room is dimly lit, with the bedchamber furnished with ornate, gilded furniture typical of the Gilded Age. The girl's kimono adds an exotic touch to the scene, further emphasizing the artistic flair of Whistler's composition. The painting's unfinished quality adds to its allure, leaving the viewer to ponder the story behind the image. This evocative work of art is a testament to the complex relationship between the artist and his muse, as well as the artistic and cultural influences of the 19th century. The painting is now part of the collection at the Walters Art Museum and is an essential piece of American and art history.
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