Miles Collection

Acquisition No. 002

Titled : Whistler’s Grandmother

Artist: Beth Keiser of Knox Indiana

Painting: 5/28

Originally owned by the artist, Beth Keiser (Knox, Indiana).

An homage to Joseph Beil, as recorded by the artist’s inscription.

Later discovered within the Newton House, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, during preservation efforts.

The Newton House was designed by architect John Webb and occupied by the Newton family for more than five decades.

Acquired for the Miles Collection.