The artwork, titled “Green and Silver – The Bright Sea, Dieppe,” is a piece by the distinguished artist James McNeill Whistler, dated circa 1883 to circa 1885. It is rendered using gouache and watercolor on paper. This work illustrates the Impressionist movement and measures 18 by 25.4 centimeters. It is currently held in a private collection and is categorized as a landscape genre.
The artwork portrays a serene seascape at Dieppe, characterized by its calm blue waters that span the middle ground to the horizon, subtly blended to evoke a sense of depth and tranquility. On the left side, a sandy beach stretches diagonally from the foreground to the middle distance, populated by indistinct figures that suggest leisurely human activity. Dark sailboats in the water draw the viewer’s eye to the delicate balance of sea and shore, seamlessly integrating the natural environment with the human presence. The color palette, dominated by soft blues and warm sandy hues, further emphasizes the peaceful, reflective atmosphere characteristic of Whistler’s Impressionist style.
