The artwork titled “Harmony in Gray and Green: Miss Cicely Alexander” is a portrait painted by James McNeill Whistler between 1872 and 1873. Executed in oil on canvas, the artwork measures 98 by 190 centimeters and is a part of both the Impressionism and Realism movements.
In the artwork, a young girl named Miss Cicely Alexander stands in an elegant pose, her face turned slightly towards the viewer. She dons a delicate white dress with hints of green, emphasized by a sash tied at her waist and a flower adorning her chest. She holds a wide-brimmed hat in her left hand. The muted gray and green background creates an impression of depth and serenity, while the presence of a few butterflies adds an element of whimsy to the composition. The meticulous detail and the realistic portrayal of the subject exemplify Whistler’s mastery in capturing both the personality of the sitter and the harmonious balance of colors.
