Beatrice Whistler | |
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![]() c. 1887 | |
Born | Chelsea, London, England | 12 May 1857
Died | 10 May 1896 Hampstead Heath, London, England | (aged 38)
Other names | Beatrix Trixie |
Occupation(s) | Artist and artist’s model |
Spouse(s) | Edward William Godwin (1876–1885) James Abbott McNeill Whistler (1888–1896) |
Parent(s) | John Birnie Philip and Frances Black |
Beatrice Whistler (also known as Beatrix or Trixie; 12 May 1857 – 10 May 1896) was born in Chelsea, London on 12 May 1857. She was the eldest daughter of ten children of the sculptor John Birnie Philip[1] and Frances Black. She studied art in her father's studio and with Edward William Godwin who was an architect-designer. On 4 January 1876 she became the second wife of Edward Godwin. Following the death of Godwin, Beatrice married James McNeill Whistler on 11 August 1888.[2]