“Arrangement in White and Black” is an oil on canvas painting by James McNeill Whistler, created circa 1876 and belongs to the Realism art movement. The portrait measures 90.9 x 191.4 cm.
The artwork depicts a woman dressed in a white gown with black accents. The subject is adorned in a sophisticated and elegant manner, featuring a high collar and a hat with elaborate detailing. She appears poised, with one arm akimbo and the other resting on her hip, which creates a sense of confidence and grace. The background is dark, which serves to highlight the luminescent quality of the white dress. The careful interplay of light and shadow, along with the detailed rendering of the fabric, demonstrates Whistler’s mastery in capturing the nuance of texture and form. The overall composition exudes a sense of refinement and sophistication, characteristic of Whistler’s portraiture.
