“Nocturne: Battersea Bridge,” an artwork attributed to the Impressionist movement, was created circa 1872 by the artist James McNeill Whistler. The landscape piece measures 18.1 x 27.94 cm and is a representation of Battersea Bridge, painted in Whistler’s distinctive style.
The artwork is an ethereal night scene dominated by various hues of blue that evoke a sense of quiet and mystery. Battersea Bridge stretches across the composition, bathed in the soft glow of moonlight, which is depicted as a luminous yellow orb in the sky. The brushwork, typical of Whistler’s “Nocturne” series, emphasizes atmosphere and mood over detailed realism. The scene below the bridge is indistinct, suggesting the reflective waters of the Thames and the shadowy outlines of riverside buildings. The composition’s subtle interplay of light and dark, along with the delicate texture, captures the tranquil essence of night.
