The artwork, titled “Pink Note: The Novelette,” was created by James McNeill Whistler around the year 1884. Rendered in watercolor, this piece belongs to the Impressionism art movement. Measuring 25.4 by 15.56 centimeters, it falls under the genre of genre painting.
In the artwork, a woman is depicted reading a book, seated in what seems to be a serene domestic setting. The gentle hues of pink and white dominate her attire, contributing to the overall calm and contemplative atmosphere. The background features a bed with neatly arranged covers and a dresser adorned with a fan and framed picture. James McNeill Whistler employs delicate brushstrokes and a soothing palette, emblematic of the Impressionist approach, to produce an intimate and tranquil scene.
