The Essay - James Whistler's Symphony in White, No 1
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Five writers recall clothes and accessories that resonate vividly in works of art:
Art historian James Fox describes 'Symphony in White' No. 1, the painting by James Whistler that had everyone guessing about the wearer and the story behind her.
Producer Duncan Minshull
Published on Monday, 11th January 2016.
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