Etching on laid paper, 1876-79, unframed. Kennedy 172.

This rare print is the last of Whistler's etched self-portraits, and it shows his lock of white hair.

Lot also includes three books on Whistler: T. R. Way & G. R. Dennis, The Art of James McNeill Whistler. London: George Bell and Sons, 1904. Reprint; Thomas Way, Memories of James McNeill Whistler. London and New York: John Lane, 1912; Elisabeth Luther Cary, The Works of James McNeill Whistler. New York: Moffat, Yard and Company, 1913. Later edition.

Platemark 4 5/8 x 3 1/8 in.; Sheet size 8 1/8 x 6 1/8 in.

From the Art Collection of Howard R. Guild, Sr., Boston, Massachusetts, By Descent through the Family
Howard R. Guild, Sr. (1867-1944) was a major collector of etchings by Whistler, Rembrandt, Gallagher, Meryon and Hayden. He held the largest private collection of Whistler prints in the United States until over twenty prints were donated by his grandson, Alden Guild, to the Hood Museum of Art at Dartmouth College in the 1990’s. The Hood Museum graciously matted the remaining Whistler prints, which will be offered here at auction in early 2024.

Born and raised in Boston, Massachusetts, Guild became a paper and twine merchant following his graduation form Harvard University. He credited his time in this profession to his love of graphic works. In addition to his donation to Dartmouth's Hood Museum, Guild donated significant works to other major art institutions such as the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Harvard University, Yale University.

Image in good condition; margins in good condition with some toning, spots/scuffs, and several creases.