Red and Pink The Little Mephisto 1884

"Red and Pink The Little Mephisto" is a painting by American artist James Abbott McNeill Whistler created in 1884. The artwork depicts a woman in a white dress seated in a red armchair against a red backdrop. The woman holds a red fan in her hand, suggesting a theatrical performance. The painting is known for its bold use of color and its focus on capturing the fleeting impression of a moment. Whistler, a leading figure in the Aesthetic movement, emphasized the beauty of the artwork itself rather than its narrative content, which makes the painting a testament to the artistic ideals of the late 19th century.