Symphony in Flesh Colour and Pink: Portrait of Mrs Frances Leyland 1873

This portrait, titled "Symphony in Flesh Colour and Pink: Portrait of Mrs Frances Leyland," is a work by American artist James Abbott McNeill Whistler, painted in 1873. The painting depicts Mrs Frances Leyland, the wife of the prominent art collector Frederick Richard Leyland, standing in a room with delicate, floral accents. Whistler's signature style of painting is evident in the work, characterized by muted tones, a focus on harmony, and an emphasis on the arrangement of color and form. The piece is a testament to Whistler's mastery of portraiture and his exploration of the aesthetic qualities of color and light. This painting exemplifies Whistler’s signature style known as "art for art’s sake."