The artwork titled “Nocturne: Blue and Silver – Bognor” by James McNeill Whistler, created between 1872 and 1876, is an oil painting on canvas measuring 50.17 by 86.04 cm. This piece belongs to the Tonalism art movement and falls under the genre of marina.
The artwork portrays a tranquil seascape rendered in muted tones of blue and green, characteristic of Whistler’s Tonalist style. The subtle gradations of color and the diffused light evoke a serene nocturnal scene, with the sea and sky merging seamlessly on the horizon. The composition suggests a sense of calm and introspection, typical of Whistler’s nocturnes, where the emphasis is on atmosphere and mood rather than detailed representation.
