Nocturne: Grey and Silver, the Thames 1874

"Nocturne: Grey and Silver, the Thames" is an oil painting by American artist James Abbott McNeill Whistler, created in 1874. The painting depicts a minimalist scene of the River Thames at night, with a hazy, atmospheric sky and a few faint lights on the shore. Whistler was known for his innovative use of color and his exploration of light and shadow. He called his nocturnes "arrangements in color" and sought to capture the fleeting beauty of the natural world. This painting is a prime example of his evocative style, with its muted tones and subtle brushstrokes.