The artwork titled “Nocturne Trafalgar Square Chelsea Snow” was created by James McNeill Whistler around 1875 to 1877. Executed in oil on canvas, this painting represents the Tonalism art movement and belongs to the cityscape genre. The dimensions of the artwork are 62.5 x 47.2 cm.
In the artwork, the scene is depicted with a muted and harmonious palette, emphasizing atmosphere over detail. Blurred forms of buildings and trees are softened by a delicate snowfall, with faint points of light suggesting activity within the scene. Whistler’s masterful use of tones creates a serene, nocturnal ambiance, suggesting a peaceful and reflective moment in an urban setting, enveloped in the quietude of snow.
