Ruskin had a dispute with Whistler over 'art' and said: I have seen and heard much about Cockney impudence before now; but never expected to hear a coxcomb ask two hundred guineas for flinging a pot of paint in the public's face [1877]. He was referring to Nocturne in Black and Gold. Whistler replied: No, I ask it for the experience of a lifetime. The winner is 'anonymous' and thanks for the entry. Monday, October 23, 2006
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Ruskin had a dispute with Whistler over 'art' and said: I have seen and heard much about Cockney impudence before now; but never expected to hear a coxcomb ask two hundred guineas for flinging a pot of paint in the public's face [1877]. He was referring to Nocturne in Black and Gold. Whistler replied: No, I ask it for the experience of a lifetime. The winner is 'anonymous' and thanks for the entry. 
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