Arrangement in Grey Portrait of Master Stephen Manuel 1885

"Arrangement in Grey: Portrait of Master Stephen Manuel" is a portrait by American artist James Abbott McNeill Whistler, painted in 1885. It depicts a young boy, Stephen Manuel, dressed in a grey coat and a large, elaborate white hat with a feathery brim. The composition is simple, with the boy’s face and hat dominating the canvas. The soft, muted color palette of greys and whites gives the portrait a sense of tranquility and intimacy. The work is characteristic of Whistler's "Arrangement" series, in which he explored the principles of harmony and balance in composition. Whistler’s paintings, including this one, are noted for their emphasis on color and tone, and their departure from traditional representational art.