Whistler abandoned the realism of his earlier work in the 1860s. Influenced by Greek sculpture and Japanese prints, he became less concerned about accuracy of representation, concentrating instead on the organization of color and line into a formally satisfying and therefore beautiful whole. The Freer Gallery of Art has the best and most complete collection of works by Whistler in the world. This exhibition brings together 10 of the most important, to form a compact survey of all major phases in Whistler's career. The Freer and Sackler galleries together form the national museum of Asian art for the United States.
Admission is free.
The galleries are located near the Smithsonian Metrorail station on the Blue and Orange lines.