The artwork titled “Nocturne in Grey and Gold: Chelsea Snow” was created by James McNeill Whistler in 1876. This piece, completed in oil on canvas, belongs to the Tonalism art movement and depicts a serene cityscape. Measuring 62.9 by 46.4 centimeters, the artwork is housed in the Fogg Museum (Harvard Art Museums) in Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA.
The artwork captures a tranquil, snow-laden street in Chelsea, veiled in the soft hues of grey and gold, embodying the atmospheric effects and subtle gradations of tone that characterize Tonalism. The dimly lit street scene, with its quiet, almost ghostly ambience, is punctuated by the gentle illumination emanating from the windows of the surrounding buildings. The scene is rendered in delicate, muted colors that blend seamlessly, creating a dreamlike quality. The sparse presence of figures and the gentle blur of forms lend an air of stillness and serenity to the piece, inviting viewers into the quietude of a snowy night in Chelsea.
