St. Ives; Cornwall 1883 - 1884

"St. Ives; Cornwall" is a watercolor painting by James Abbott McNeill Whistler created between 1883 and 1884. The painting depicts a view of the coastal town of St. Ives in Cornwall, England. It features a long, sandy beach stretching toward the sea, with a row of buildings lining the shore. The sky is a pale blue, with wispy clouds, while the water is a soft, muted blue. Whistler’s use of muted tones creates a sense of tranquility and atmospheric depth, characteristics of his artistic style known as "tonalism." The painting is a fine example of Whistler's fascination with capturing the subtle beauty of nature, as well as his interest in the effects of light and atmosphere.