The artwork titled “Morning Glories” is a pastel portrait created around 1869 by James McNeill Whistler, a prominent figure in the Tonalism art movement. The dimensions of the piece are 26.04 x 16.19 cm.
The artwork depicts a solitary figure standing in a contemplative pose. The background suggests an outdoor setting, perhaps a garden or terrace, adorned with the eponymous morning glories. The pastel medium introduces a soft, textural quality to the piece, enhancing the delicate rendering of the subject’s attire and surroundings. The palette predominantly features muted tones, typical of the Tonalism movement, emphasizing a harmonious interplay of light and shadow.
