The Chelsea Girl 1884

"The Chelsea Girl" is a portrait painting by James Abbott McNeill Whistler created in 1884. This oil painting is a striking example of Whistler's signature style, featuring a single figure posed against a muted background. The subject, a young woman wearing a black coat and yellow scarf, stands with a stoic expression, her figure emphasized against the soft, painterly brushstrokes that characterize Whistler's style. Whistler's use of muted tones and the subtle details in the subject's attire create a sense of elegance and intimacy, reflecting the artistic movement of Aestheticism.