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Margaret MacDonald is an Honorary Professorial Research Fellow at the University of Glasgow's School of Culture & Creative Arts. She specializes in 19th-century art history with a focus on James McNeill Whistler, contributing to catalogues raisonnés, exhibitions, and scholarly publications. Her work bridges art analysis, curatorial practice, and historical contextualization.
Research Focus
MacDonald's research centers on Whistler's artistic partnerships, technical methods, and cultural legacy. Key areas include:
- Whistler's relationship with model Joanna Hiffernan
- Documentation of his paintings and etchings
- Whistler's influence on aesthetic movements
- Urban landscapes (London's Thames, Venice)
- Artistic techniques and material analysis
Exhibitions & Projects
She curated major exhibitions like Whistler, Courbet and the Woman in White (2020) and co-developed the Whistler Etchings Catalogue Raisonné. Her work often integrates academic rigor with public engagement.
Awards & Recognition
While no specific awards are listed, her sustained contributions to Whistler studies have established her as a leading authority in 19th-century art history.
