The Princess and the Peacocks Or, the Story of the Room

by Linda Merrill, Sarah Ridley

A princess in a portrait by the famous American painter, James McNeill Whistler, tells how he transforms the dreary room where she hangs in his wealthy patron's house in London into the spectacular Peacock Room.

Genres: Art

32 pages, Hardcover

Published January 1, 1993

Reviews

[Cynthia Egbert · Rating 3 out of 5]

This one was informational and I enjoyed learning the story of the Peacock room but it missed a few beats with me in making the Princess from Whistler's portrait the narrator but then never really giving us much from/about her. That frustrated me.

[Judy · Rating 4 out of 5]

As I read this, I quickly realized how little I know about Whistler. This was an intriguing introduction to the man and his work. (But I don't expect it to be a favorite with the kids. We'll see.)

[Anthony Kline · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book wasnt exactly my type but I think it was a good way to make art popular. The images obviously were very well drawn.

[Mckinley · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fun telling from a painting of how the decorating in the room came to be.