1880
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Lagoon: Noon is a 1880 ink by James McNeill Whistler, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This painting is a serene depiction of a lagoon, with a large ship at its center. The ship's sails are furled, and it is moored to the shore. In the foreground, a small boat is visible, while the background features a distant landscape with trees and hills. The painting is rendered in a range of blues and greens, with touches of brown and gray. The brushstrokes are loose and expressive, giving the painting a sense of movement and energy. The overall effect is one of calmness and tranquility, inviting the viewer to step into the peaceful world of the lagoon. The painting's use of light and color creates a sense of depth and atmosphere, drawing the viewer's eye into the scene. For more information on this style of painting, explore the world of Impressionism.
James Abbott McNeill Whistler was an American painter in oils and watercolor, and printmaker, active during the American Gilded Age and based primarily in the United Kingdom.
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