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The Education of Henry Adams · Character

James McNeill Whistler

American-born painter, met in London society.

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Also known as Whistler

First appearance: xii eccentricity 1863

James McNeill Whistler first appears in 0014 xii eccentricity 1863.

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JLJohn La FargeJHJohn HayHAHenry AdamsASAugustus St. G…USUlysses S. GrantJMJames McNeill Whistler

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  • American Artists and Sculptors
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