A White Note 1861

"A White Note," painted in 1861 by James Abbott McNeill Whistler, showcases the artist's signature aesthetic. Whistler, a leader of the Aesthetic Movement, prioritized beauty and harmony over representational accuracy. This painting exemplifies his approach, featuring a woman, possibly the artist's mother, standing by a window. The muted palette, loose brushstrokes, and focus on the figure's soft form create a sense of tranquility and poetic abstraction, characteristic of Whistler's artistic style.