The artwork, titled “Nocturne, Blue and Silver: Chelsea,” was created by the artist James McNeill Whistler in 1872. Utilizing oil on canvas, this piece belongs to the Tonalism art movement. It is a landscape genre painting, measuring 74.3 x 50.17 cm.
The artwork portrays a serene and almost ethereal night scene along the Chelsea embankment. The painting is suffused with muted blue and silver tones, creating a harmonious and tranquil atmosphere. The distant lights reflect softly on the water, adding subtle hints of warmth amidst the cool palette. The horizon is blurred, blending seamlessly with the sky and the water, giving the impression of infinite space and peacefulness. Whistler’s masterful use of gradation and tonality evokes a sense of quiet and contemplation, characteristic of the Tonalism movement.
