The artwork, titled “Nocturne in Blue and Gold: Valparaiso Bay,” was created by James McNeill Whistler in 1866. Rendered in oil on canvas, this painting is an exemplar of the Tonalism art movement. The piece measures 75.57 x 50.17 cm and falls under the genre of landscape art.
The artwork portrays a nocturnal scene of Valparaiso Bay, capturing the ethereal and tranquil essence of the night. Dominated by hues of blue and gold, the painting reflects a serene and almost dreamlike quality. The bay is depicted with delicate brushstrokes, evoking the stillness of water under the moonlight. The ships and distant shoreline are subtly suggested, blending seamlessly into the background. Whistler’s adept use of tone and minimalistic composition invites viewers to experience the quietude and gentle beauty of the scene, embodying the atmospheric and evocative characteristics of the Tonalist movement.
