The artwork titled “Nocturne in Blue and Green” was created by James McNeill Whistler in 1871. Executed in oil on canvas, it belongs to the Tonalism art movement and features a landscape genre. The painting measures 50 by 59.3 centimeters.
In the artwork, a tranquil scene painted predominantly in shades of blue and green captures a serene waterfront at dusk. The subdued palette and nuanced transitions between hues create an atmospheric effect, emphasizing the stillness and quietude of the night. The distant shoreline appears as a shadowy silhouette, punctuated by faint lights that suggest scattered human presence. A lone figure stands by the water’s edge, gazing across the reflective surface, while a small boat rests nearby. The overall composition masterfully conveys a sense of introspective calm and the ethereal beauty of twilight.
