"Immensely readable. . . a lively addition to the understanding of this difficult and important American artist."—Kirkus Reviews
“We can salute Sutherland’s pluck and determination in reprising a beguiling subject who remains as elusive as the butterfly he took as his monogram.”—Tanya Harrod, Literary Review
“All that matters about Whistler is his art. On that, Sutherland writes with sensitivity and deep knowledge, and he makes you eager to go and see the pictures for yourself. Whistler would not have asked for anything more."—John Carey, The Sunday Times