James McNeill Whistler

Describes the life and work of the American-born painter who spent much of his life abroad.

Main Author:	Venezia, Mike.
Format:	Books Print Book
Language:	English
Published:	New York : Children's Press, 2004.
Series:	Getting to know the world's greatest artists
Subjects:	Whistler, James McNeill, > 1834-1903 > Juvenile nonfiction. Artists > United States > Biography > Juvenile.

Summary:	Describes the life and work of the American-born painter who spent much of his life abroad.
Physical Description:	32 p.: ill.
ISBN:	0516225782
Author Notes:	Mike Venezia was born on June 8, 1945 in New York City. He received a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree from The School of The Art Institute of Chicago. He was the executive art director and vice president at Leo Burnett Company for 33 years. He retired to work full time on his books and videos. He started his writing career back in 1978, when he authored and illustrated books for Childrens Press. His books include the Getting to Know the World's Greatest Artists series, Getting to Know the World's Greatest Composers series, Getting to Know the U.S. Presidents series, and Getting to Know the World's Greatest Inventors and Scientists series. (Bowker Author Biography)