<p>In "Recollections and Impressions of James A. McNeill Whistler," Arthur Jerome Eddy offers an intimate portrayal of one of the most pivotal artists of the late 19th century. The book is a blend of memoir and critical assessment, capturing not only Whistler'Äôs artistic brilliance but also his complex personality and the cultural milieu of American and British art. Eddy's prose is vividly descriptive, bridging the gap between biographical recou...