In 1894 Sir William Eden engaged James McNeil Whistler to paint a small portrait of Lady Eden. Eden paid on Valentine’s Day and referred to his check as a valentine to Whistler. Annoyed by Eden’s condescending attitude, Whistler cashed the check but didn’t deliver the painting. Naturally the Edens sued, whereupon Whistler returned the money but kept the … [Read more...] about The Baronet and the Butterfly
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