REX WHISTLER: THE ARTIST AND HIS PATRONS (PAUL H) (PB)

Understanding Rex Whistler's place in and contributions to the arts and culture of his time. Focusing on the British virtuoso Rex Whistler (1905–44), who was linked to many of the most illustrious figures of the interwar period, this book explores an exceptional case of artistic patronage in the twentieth century. Nikki Frater, an expert on Whistler's work, draws on extensive archival research and newly available material to present a fresh interpretation of the relationship between the artist and his milieu. Frater's behind-the-scenes approach illuminates Whistler's creative methods and techniques and includes many previously unseen drawings and sketches