James Whistler's Symphony in White, No 1
Art historian James Fox describes an intriguing 1860s painting of a girl in a white dress.
The Essay · BBC Radio 3
January 11, 201614m 54s
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Show Notes
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