Nocturne: Silver and Opal – Chelsea 1889

"Nocturne: Silver and Opal – Chelsea" is a painting by American artist James Abbott McNeill Whistler, completed in 1889. It is a small oil painting, measuring 20.32 x 25.72 cm, which showcases Whistler's signature style of atmospheric and impressionistic landscapes. The painting depicts a scene of Chelsea, London, at night, with a hazy, silvery-green sky and water. Whistler's use of color and muted tones creates a sense of calm and tranquility, capturing the beauty of the night.