Harmony in Grey and Green- Miss Cicely Alexander 1872-73

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"Harmony in Grey and Green: Miss Cicely Alexander" is an oil painting by the American-born artist James Abbott McNeill Whistler, created between 1872 and 1873. This work is part of Whistler's renowned "Harmony" series, in which he pursued an aesthetic approach that emphasized the musicality of art, drawing parallels between painting and music in their use of composition and tone. The painting features Cicely Henrietta Alexander, the young daughter of a successful London banker, W.C. Alexander, who commissioned the portrait.

The portrait is a striking example of Whistler's aesthetic principles, where the subject's likeness is secondary to the overall design and tonal balance of the canvas. In this piece, Whistler presents Cicely Alexander standing in a subdued, almost ethereal landscape, dressed in a white dress with delicate grey ribbons, which harmonizes with the muted background. The use of a limited color palette and the subtle interplay of greys and greens create a sense of tranquility and unity, encapsulating Whistler's belief that art should primarily serve to evoke mood and beauty rather than to narrate a story or display moral or emotional messages.

"Harmony in Grey and Green: Miss Cicely Alexander" is a testament to Whistler's mastery of form and color, as well as his contribution to the Aesthetic Movement, which advocated for "art for art's sake." The painting is also notable for the legal controversy it sparked between Whistler and John Ruskin, a prominent art critic of the time, which culminated in the infamous libel case, Whistler v. Ruskin. This case brought Whistler's artistic philosophy to the forefront of public debate and has since been a point of reference in discussions about the value and purpose of art.

Today, the painting is recognized as a significant work in Whistler's oeuvre and is held in high regard for its innovative approach to portraiture. It is part of the collection of the Tate Britain in London, where it continues to be studied and admired for its aesthetic qualities and historical significance within the context of 19th-century art.

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