Unlisted - Art Talk: Whistler's "Falling Rocket"

DIA curator of American Art Kenneth Myers explores James Abbott McNeill Whistler's
"Nocturne in Black and Gold, the Falling Rocket"
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[@mindakahn9964]

Those who can do will, Others are critics. Ruskin was an man with serious personal issues. I think of Whistler as America’s Turner. I have a few of his etchings. They are wonderful with detail. The painting is amazing just one of many at the DIA, you must go, one day. Thank you for all the uploads during this time of isolation.

[@67eamonn]

Thanks you for this mini-lecture. The best summary of this painting I've found. Made even better by including how it evoked childhood memories for you.

[@mrs.determan8242]

As a teacher, I sometimes use the story behind the painting to explain to students the difference behind Ruskin's theory and Whistler's when it comes to pricing artwork. This story and the depth of the meaning, as well as the painting its self, makes the work - priceless! Thank you, Mr. Myers, for providing this informative lecture.