Note in Opal - The Sands, Dieppe by James Abbott McNeill Whistler

Note in Opal - The Sands, Dieppe 1885

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boat

sky

abstract painting

water colours

ship

house

possibly oil pastel

handmade artwork painting

ocean

fluid art

underpainting

painting painterly

watercolour bleed

watercolour illustration

watercolor

sea

building

"Note in Opal - The Sands, Dieppe" is a watercolor painting by James Abbott McNeill Whistler, created in 1885. This small-scale work exemplifies Whistler's signature "Nocturne" style, characterized by muted colors and atmospheric washes of paint. Whistler captures the serene beauty of the French seaside, with a hazy sky and barely discernible figures, emphasizing the overall atmosphere of tranquility rather than precise detail. The soft brushstrokes and delicate washes create a sense of stillness and ethereal beauty, inviting viewers to contemplate the peaceful landscape.