Nocturne: Grey and Gold–Canal, Holland 1882

"Nocturne: Grey and Gold–Canal, Holland" is a watercolor painting by American artist James Abbott McNeill Whistler, created in 1882. This work is part of his famous "Nocturne" series, which explores the effects of light and color in the nighttime atmosphere. The painting features a muted palette of grays and golds, reflecting the soft glow of a moonlit scene over a canal in Holland. Whistler was renowned for his innovative use of color and his emphasis on abstract forms, making this piece a prime example of his impressionist style.