"Memories and impressions of James E. McNeill Whistler" is an impressive book that reveals the multifaceted world of the great artist to the reader. The author, Arthur Jerome Eddy, helps us better understand the life and work of McNeill Whistler through his own stories and memories. With the help of detailed descriptions of personal meetings and events, the book leads us step by step into the world of sophisticated aesthetics and grandeur of the 19th century. This is a must-read for all fans of art and history, as it provides an opportunity to get to know the genius born in the wake of the Renaissance.