The Judge: "That is a barge beneath?"

Whistler: "Yes, I am very much flattered at your seeing that. The picture is simply a representation of moonlight. My whole scheme was only to bring about a certain harmony of colour."

The Judge: "How long did it take you to paint that picture?"

[Pg 172]

PORTRAIT OF MRS. F. R. LEYLAND

SYMPHONY IN FLESH-COLOUR AND PINK

OIL

In the possession of H. C. Finch, Esq.

[(See page 125)]