The Angry Sea by James Abbott McNeill Whistler

The Angry Sea 1884

jamesabbottmcneillwhistler

abstract painting

water colours

rough brush stroke

possibly oil pastel

ocean

underpainting

paint stroke

watercolour bleed

watercolour illustration

mixed medium

watercolor

sea

"The Angry Sea" (1884) by American artist James Abbott McNeill Whistler (1834-1903) is a small oil painting on canvas depicting a seascape in muted tones of green, yellow, and white. The painting captures a moment of calm amidst potential turbulence, with the waves gently rolling towards the shore while a lone boat sails on the horizon. Whistler's "The Angry Sea" exemplifies his signature style of tonalism and his fascination with the beauty of the natural world.