About the exhibition
James McNeill Whistler is considered one of the most influential and controversial artists of the 19th century. He was also one of the most fervent advocates of the idea that art need not serve a moral, social, or political purpose, but exists purely for its own beauty.
Whistler created many famous paintings but is also renowned for his numerous etchings and drawings depicting cities such as Paris, Amsterdam, and Venice.
Whistler. Dandy and Disruptor is the first retrospective exhibition in the Netherlands featuring work by this distinctive artist.