“Grey and Pink, a Draped Model with Fan” is an artwork created by James McNeill Whistler, dating approximately between 1890 and 1894. This piece belongs to the Symbolism art movement and is a portrait measuring 27.31 x 19.05 cm.
The artwork portrays a figure dressed in a draped garment imbued with soft, flowing lines, holding a fan in one hand. The model’s attire, colored primarily in tones of pink and grey, cascades gently around their form, adding a sense of fluidity and grace to the piece. The background is an amalgamation of warm and cool tones, enhancing the ethereal and contemplative mood typical of Symbolist works. The delicate balance of colors and the elegance of the composition highlight Whistler’s adeptness in capturing nuanced expressions and atmospheres.
