Green and Violet Portrait of Mrs. Walter Sickert 1886

"Green and Violet Portrait of Mrs. Walter Sickert" is an oil painting by James Abbott McNeill Whistler, created in 1886. This portrait, characterized by Whistler's signature tonalism, depicts Mrs. Sickert seated against a background of muted greens and violets. The subject's pose and the overall composition are reminiscent of Whistler's famous "Arrangement in Grey and Black No. 1," commonly known as "Whistler's Mother." Despite the somber palette, the painting showcases a subtle play of light and shadow, reflecting Whistler's artistic interest in atmospheric effects and subtle color variations.