“Harmony in Yellow and Gold: The Gold Girl Connie Gilchrist” is a portrait painted by James McNeill Whistler between the years 1872 and 1873. The artwork, executed in oil on canvas, belongs to the Symbolism art movement. It measures 109.5 x 217.8 cm.
The artwork depicts a young girl, identified by the inscription as Connie Gilchrist, gracefully posed against a rich golden backdrop. She holds a skipping rope, which adds a dynamic element to the composition. The predominance of yellow and gold hues establishes a sense of warmth and elegance. Whistler’s delicate brushwork and the careful rendering of texture in both the figure and background exemplify his mastery in capturing both the essence and the ethereal beauty of his subject.
