The artwork titled “Note in Opal – The Sands, Dieppe,” created circa 1885 by James McNeill Whistler, is a watercolor painting representing the Impressionism art movement. This landscape-oriented piece measures 21.27 x 12.38 cm.
The artwork presents a serene beach scene with a delicate and soft application of watercolor. The painting depicts a calm seascape, where the horizon seamlessly merges the sky and ocean in gentle, muted tones. A portion of the beach is visible in the foreground, with scattered chairs and an umbrella rendered in light, pastel hues. Two figures can be observed walking near the shoreline, adding a sense of scale and quietude to the composition. The overall effect is one of tranquility and subtle beauty, characteristic of Whistler’s impressionistic approach to capturing nature’s ephemeral moments.
