Nocturne, Blue and Silver: Chelsea by James Abbott McNeill Whistler

Nocturne, Blue and Silver: Chelsea 1871

jamesabbottmcneillwhistler

abstract expressionism

sky

abstract painting

rough brush stroke

house

impressionist landscape

possibly oil pastel

oil painting

ocean

neo expressionist

acrylic on canvas

cloud

paint stroke

water

expressionist

sea

building

James Abbott McNeill Whistler's "Nocturne, Blue and Silver: Chelsea" (1871) depicts a serene, atmospheric nighttime scene. The painting, characterized by its muted blues and silvers, captures the reflections of a cityscape on the surface of the Thames River. Whistler's signature style, known as "Nocturne," emphasizes mood and atmosphere over precise representation, making this a powerful example of Impressionism. The painting's hazy, ethereal quality invites the viewer to contemplate the beauty of the night.