The artwork, titled “Nocturne: Grey and Gold,” was created by James McNeill Whistler between 1871 and 1874. It is an oil painting on canvas and belongs to the Tonalism art movement. The piece measures 47 x 62.3 cm and represents the landscape genre.
The artwork showcases a serene, nocturnal landscape rendered in subdued tones of grey and gold. The composition is ethereal and atmospheric, with delicate gradations of light and shadow evoking a tranquil, almost dreamlike quality. The scene appears to depict a waterside view, with soft reflections of light on the water’s surface and indistinct silhouettes of surrounding structures and landforms enveloped in the misty evening air. The overall mood of the painting is one of quiet solitude and contemplative ambiance.
