Nocturne: Blue and Gold—Southampton Water
James McNeill Whistler, 1872
In the 1870s James McNeill Whistler took a radical step toward abstraction with his "Nocturnes" series. In keeping with his art-for-art’s-sake creed, these works capture the stillness of evening while evoking the artistry of music. The subject of this work—an inlet along the English Channel—is obscured by the approaching night, allowing Whistler to fully explore the tonal harmonies of darkness.
| Artist | James McNeill Whistler (American, 1834–1903) |
|---|---|
| Medium | Oil on canvas |
| Size | 51 × 76.7 cm (20 1/16 × 30 3/16 in.) |
| Origin | London |
| Type | Painting |
| Museum | Art Institute of Chicago · museum page |
| Rights | Public domain (CC0): free to download, print and hang. |
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