James McNeill Whistler - Mother of Pearl and Silver The Andalsiian 1900
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Mother of Pearl and Silver The Andalsiian 1900
191x89cm oil/canvas
National Gallery of Art, Washington DC
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From National Gallery of Art, Washington:
The work's title may also have sartorial origins—the result of Whistler's extended stay in Paris, a city renowned for its luxury fashion houses and couturiers. At that time, couture dresses were often given individual names to emphasize their uniqueness. It is possible that Whistler's title refers not to a Spanish woman, but to the model of the dress worn by Ethel.