Marsh in Zeeland
1900
gouache
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1900
gouache
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This watercolor shows a flat Dutch field fading into a soft horizon. Fence lines and low buildings sit quietly under a cloudy sky. Whistler uses light, wet brushstrokes to blend colors so the land seems to melt into the sky. Many of his works feel like music. He titled many pieces with musical terms like "Nocturne" to suggest mood over detail. Here, the quiet greens and blues hum softly without shouting. If you like this quiet mood, check out Whistler, James McNeill next.
