To say to the painter that Nature is to be taken as she is, is to say to the player that he may sit on the piano. James Whistler naturepainterpiano Change image and share on social
I can't tell you if genius is hereditary, because heaven has granted me no offspring. James Whistler geniusgrantheaven Change image and share on social
An artist is not paid for his labor but for his vision. James Whistler artistlaborpay Change image and share on social
You should not say it is not good. You should say you do not like it; and then, you know, you're perfectly safe. James Whistler goodperfectlysafe Change image and share on social