The artwork titled “Nocturne: Blue and Silver – Cremorne Lights” was created by the artist James McNeill Whistler in the year 1872. It belongs to the genre of marina, depicting a scene associated with maritime or coastal imagery.
In the artwork, the artist employs a subdued, almost ethereal palette dominated by shades of blue and silver. The scene captures a serene, nocturnal view of the Cremorne area illuminated by delicate, shimmering points of light, suggesting distant lampposts or reflections on the water. The atmosphere is tranquil, with the water and sky blending seamlessly into each other, creating a sense of infinite calm and stillness. Overall, Whistler’s delicate brushwork emphasizes the tranquil beauty and atmospheric subtlety of the nocturnal landscape.
