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In the early 1860s, James McNeill Whistler began to develop an art-for-art’s-sake aesthetic, eschewing narrative or naturalistic details to focus more intently on formal concerns. In 1865 the artist traveled to Trouville, a French resort town, where he painted with Gustave Courbet and experimented with a series of increasingly simplified seascapes. The high horizon line and broad expanses of muted color in this spare composition reveal Whistler’s interest in Japanese woodblock prints. The sweeping, horizontal brushstrokes and restrained palette, limited to pale greens and soft grays, reinforce the painting’s innovative, flattened perspective.
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| Medium | oil paint (paint) |
| Dimensions | 77 × 51 Cm |
| Tags | landscapestransportationleisureweather/seasonswater |
| Certificate | Certificate not provided |
Timeline
Chain of custody, exhibitions, and verification milestones synced from the provenance service.
Tue
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Tue
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exhibition
London, Society of French Artists, <em>Seventh Exhibition</em>, Nov. 3– ?, 1873, cat. 110, as <em>The Yacht Race–A Symphony in B Sharp</em>.
London, Society of French Artists, Seventh Exhibition, Nov. 3– ?, 1873, cat. 110, as The Yacht Race–A Symphony in B Sharp.
Tue
27
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Society of French Artists, <em>Seventh Exhibition of the Society of French Artists</em>, exh. cat.
Society of French Artists, Seventh Exhibition of the Society of French Artists, exh. cat. (London: Society of French Artists, 1873), cat. 110, as The Yacht Race–A Symphony in B Sharp.
Tue
27
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Jay A. Clarke and Sarah Kelly Oehler, eds., <em>Whistler Paintings and Drawings at the Art Institute of Chicago</em>
Jay A. Clarke and Sarah Kelly Oehler, eds., Whistler Paintings and Drawings at the Art Institute of Chicago (Chicago: Art Institute of Chicago, 2020), cat. 9 (ill.), http://artic.edu/digitalwhistler.
Tue
27
Jan
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Margaret F. MacDonald, et al., <em>The Woman in White: Joanna Hiffernan and James McNeill Whistler</em>, exh. cat.
Margaret F. MacDonald, et al., The Woman in White: Joanna Hiffernan and James McNeill Whistler, exh. cat. (Washington, DC: National Gallery of Art; London: Royal Academy of Arts, 2020), 25, 115, 206, pl. 46 (ill.).
Tue
27
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Margaret F. MacDonald and Grischka Petri, "Trouville," <em>The Paintings of James McNeill Whistler: A Catalogue Raisonné</em>, University of Glasgow, accessed June 3, 2020, <a href="https://whistlerpaintings.gla.ac.uk/catalogue/display/?mid...
Margaret F. MacDonald and Grischka Petri, "Trouville," The Paintings of James McNeill Whistler: A Catalogue Raisonné, University of Glasgow, accessed June 3, 2020, https://whistlerpaintings.gla.ac.uk/catalogue/display/?mid=y070, as Trouville (ill.).
Tue
27
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Judith A. Barter, et al., <em>The Age of American Impressionism: Masterpieces from the Art Institute of Chicago</em>
Judith A. Barter, et al., The Age of American Impressionism: Masterpieces from the Art Institute of Chicago (Chicago: Art Institute of Chicago, 2011), 38, cat. 12 (ill.).
Tue
27
Jan
exhibition
Art Institute of Chicago, <a href="https://www.artic.edu/exhibitions/5/manet-and-the-sea"><am>Manet and the Sea</em></a>, Oct. 20, 2003–Jan. 4, 2004, cat.; Philadelphia Museum of Art, Feb. 8, 2004–May 9, 2004; Amsterdam, Van Gough Museum...
Art Institute of Chicago, Manet and the Sea , Oct. 20, 2003–Jan. 4, 2004, cat.; Philadelphia Museum of Art, Feb. 8, 2004–May 9, 2004; Amsterdam, Van Gough Museum, June 18–Sept. 26, 2004.
Tue
27
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Juliet Wilson-Bareau with David C. Degener, <em>Manet and the American Civil War</em>, exh. cat.
Juliet Wilson-Bareau with David C. Degener, Manet and the American Civil War, exh. cat. (New York: Metropolitan Museum of Art, 2003), 74, 76, 83, no cat. no., fig. 57 (ill.).
Tue
27
Jan
exhibition
New York, Metropolitan Museum of Art, <em>Manet and the American Civil War</em>, June 3–Aug. 17, 2003, no cat. no.
New York, Metropolitan Museum of Art, Manet and the American Civil War, June 3–Aug. 17, 2003, no cat. no.
Tue
27
Jan
exhibition
Art Institute of Chicago, <a href="https://www.artic.edu/exhibitions/4071/two-centuries-of-american-art-1750-1950"><em>Two Centuries of American Art, 1750-1950</em></a>, Oct. 1, 1959–Jan. 10, 1960...
Art Institute of Chicago, Two Centuries of American Art, 1750-1950, Oct. 1, 1959–Jan. 10, 1960, no cat. [downloadable checklist available].
Tue
27
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note
Jerrold A. Morris and Doris Shadbolt, <em>Two Hundred Years of American Painting</em>, exh. cat.
Jerrold A. Morris and Doris Shadbolt, Two Hundred Years of American Painting, exh. cat. (Vancouver: Vancouver Art Gallery, 1955), cat. 22, as Gray and Green: The Silver Sea.
Tue
27
Jan
exhibition
Vancouver Art Gallery, <em>Two Hundred Years of American Painting</em>, Mar. 8–Apr. 3, 1955, cat. 22, as <em>Gray and Green: The Silver Sea</em>.
Vancouver Art Gallery, Two Hundred Years of American Painting, Mar. 8–Apr. 3, 1955, cat. 22, as Gray and Green: The Silver Sea.
Tue
27
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note
Osbert Sitwell, ed., <em>A Free House! Or, the Artist as Craftsman: Being the Writings of Walter Richard Sickert</em>
Osbert Sitwell, ed., A Free House! Or, the Artist as Craftsman: Being the Writings of Walter Richard Sickert (London, MacMillan, 1947).
Tue
27
Jan
exhibition
Minneapolis, University of Minnesota, Northbrook Memorial Hall, Feb. 1939.
Minneapolis, University of Minnesota, Northbrook Memorial Hall, Feb. 1939.
Tue
27
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John Shapley, ed., <em>The Index of Twentieth Century Artists</em>, 4 vols.
John Shapley, ed., The Index of Twentieth Century Artists, 4 vols. (New York: College Art Association, 1934; repr., New York: Arno Press, 1970), 182–220.
Tue
27
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Art Institute of Chicago, <em>A Guide to the Paintings in the Permanent Collection</em>
Art Institute of Chicago, A Guide to the Paintings in the Permanent Collection (Chicago: Art Institute of Chicago, 1932), 176.
Tue
27
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sold to Théodore Duret (1838–1927), Paris, 1892
sold to Théodore Duret (1838–1927), Paris, 1892
Tue
27
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Mrs....
Mrs. Charles W. Deschamps (Christina Deschamps, born Dodds, 1845–1926), London, by November 1873 [lent to London 1873]
Tue
27
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Art Institute of Chicago, <em>A Guide to the Paintings in the Permanent Collection</em>
Art Institute of Chicago, A Guide to the Paintings in the Permanent Collection (Chicago: Art Institute of Chicago, 1925), 157.
Tue
27
Jan
note
“Accessions and Loans,” <em>Bulletin of the Art Institute of Chicago</em> 16, no. 3
“Accessions and Loans,” Bulletin of the Art Institute of Chicago 16, no. 3 (May 1922), 47.
Tue
27
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<em>Forty–Fourth Annual Report of the Trustees, for the Year 1922</em>
Forty–Fourth Annual Report of the Trustees, for the Year 1922 (Art Institute of Chicago, 1923), 11.
Tue
27
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given to the Art Institute of Chicago, 1922.
given to the Art Institute of Chicago, 1922.
Tue
27
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Art Institute of Chicago, <em>Handbook of Sculpture, Architecture, Paintings, and Drawings: Part 2: Paintings and Drawings</em>, vol. 2
Art Institute of Chicago, Handbook of Sculpture, Architecture, Paintings, and Drawings: Part 2: Paintings and Drawings, vol. 2 (Art Institute of Chicago, 1922), 69, cat. 850.
Tue
27
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sold to Mrs....
sold to Mrs. Potter Palmer (Bertha Palmer, born Honoré, 1849–1918), Chicago, July 1901 [according to Young, MacDonald, Spencer, and Miles 1980
Tue
27
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Bernhard Sickert, <em>Whistler</em>
Bernhard Sickert, Whistler (London: Duckworth & Co.; New York: E.P. Dutton & Co., 1908), 153, cat. 20.
Tue
27
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Elizabeth R. and Joseph Pennell, <em>The Life of James McNeill Whistler</em>, 2 vols.
Elizabeth R. and Joseph Pennell, The Life of James McNeill Whistler, 2 vols. (London: William Heinemann; Philadelphia: J.B. Lippincott Co., 1908), 133–34.
Tue
27
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Elisabeth Luther Cary, <em>The Works of James McNeill Whistler: A Study with a Tentative List of the Artist’s Works</em>
Elisabeth Luther Cary, The Works of James McNeill Whistler: A Study with a Tentative List of the Artist’s Works (New York: Moffat, Yard & Company, 1907), 157, cat. 12.
Tue
27
Jan
exhibition
Paris, Palais de l’Ecole des Beaux–Arts, <em>Exposition des Oeuvres de James McNeill Whistler</em>, May 1905, cat. 63, as <em>Gris et vert, Marine</em>.
Paris, Palais de l’Ecole des Beaux–Arts, Exposition des Oeuvres de James McNeill Whistler, May 1905, cat. 63, as Gris et vert, Marine.
Tue
27
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École Nationale Supérieure des Beaux-Arts, <em>Exposition des Oeuvres de James McNeill Whistler</em>, exh. cat.
École Nationale Supérieure des Beaux-Arts, Exposition des Oeuvres de James McNeill Whistler, exh. cat. (Paris: Palais de l'École des Beaux-Arts Quai Malaquais, 1905), cat. 63, as Gris et vert, Marine.
Tue
27
Jan
exhibition
Boston, The Copley Society, Copley Hall, <em>Memorial Exhibition of the Works of Mr. J. McNeill Whistler: Oil Paintings, Watercolors, Pastels, and Drawings</em>, Feb. 1904, cat. 12, as <em>Marine–Gray and Green</em>.
Boston, The Copley Society, Copley Hall, Memorial Exhibition of the Works of Mr. J. McNeill Whistler: Oil Paintings, Watercolors, Pastels, and Drawings, Feb. 1904, cat. 12, as Marine–Gray and Green.
Tue
27
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Copley Society, <em> Oil paintings, Water Colors, Pastels, and Drawings : Memorial Exhibition of the Works of Mr J. McNeill Whistler</em>, exh. cat.
Copley Society, Oil paintings, Water Colors, Pastels, and Drawings : Memorial Exhibition of the Works of Mr J. McNeill Whistler, exh. cat. (Boston: Copley Society, 1904), cat. 12, as Marine–Gray and Green.
Tue
27
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lent to Boston 1904 and Paris 1905]
lent to Boston 1904 and Paris 1905]
Tue
27
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consigned to Thomas Agnew & Sons, London, by July 1901
consigned to Thomas Agnew & Sons, London, by July 1901
Thu
27
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Gary Tinterow and Henri Loyrett, <em>Origins of Impressionism</em>, exh. cat.
Gary Tinterow and Henri Loyrett, Origins of Impressionism, exh. cat. (New York: Metropolitan Museum of Art, 1994), 237, cat. 192, fig. 290 (ill.).
Thu
27
Jan
exhibition
Paris, Galeries Nationals du Grand Palais, <em>Origins of Impressionism</em>, Apr. 19–Aug. 8, 1994; New York, Metropolitan Museum of Art, Sept. 27, 1994–Jan. 8, 1995, cat. 192.
Paris, Galeries Nationals du Grand Palais, Origins of Impressionism, Apr. 19–Aug. 8, 1994; New York, Metropolitan Museum of Art, Sept. 27, 1994–Jan. 8, 1995, cat. 192.
Sun
27
Jan
exhibition
Albi, France, Musée Toulouse–Lautrec, <em>Trésors Impressionnistes du Musée de Chicago</em>, June 27–Aug. 31, 1980, cat. 58, as <em>Gris et vert: la mer d’argent</em>.
Albi, France, Musée Toulouse–Lautrec, Trésors Impressionnistes du Musée de Chicago, June 27–Aug. 31, 1980, cat. 58, as Gris et vert: la mer d’argent.
Sun
27
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Jean Devoisins and Jean-Alain Méric, <em>Trésors Impressionnistes du Musée de Chicago</em>, exh. cat.
Jean Devoisins and Jean-Alain Méric, Trésors Impressionnistes du Musée de Chicago, exh. cat. (Albi, France: Musée Toulouse-Lautrec, 1980), 66, cat. 58 (ill.), as Gris et vert: la mer d’argent.
Sat
27
Jan
exhibition
Art Institute of Chicago, <a href="https://www.artic.edu/exhibitions/6764/whistler-prints-and-paintings"><em>Whistler: Prints and Paintings</em></a>, May–Aug. 31, 1979, no cat.
Art Institute of Chicago, Whistler: Prints and Paintings, May–Aug. 31, 1979, no cat.
Sat
27
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Roy McMullen, <em>Victorian Outsider: A Biography of J.A.M. Whistler</em>
Roy McMullen, Victorian Outsider: A Biography of J.A.M. Whistler (New York: E.P. Dutton & Co., 1973), 13–133.
Wed
27
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Allen Staley and Theodore Reff, <em>From Realism to Symbolism : Whistler and His World</em>, exh. cat.
Allen Staley and Theodore Reff, From Realism to Symbolism : Whistler and His World, exh. cat. (New York: Columbia University, 1971), cat. 19.
Wed
27
Jan
exhibition
New York, Wildenstein and Company, <em>From Realism to Symbolism: Whistler and His World</em>, Mar. 4–Apr. 3, 1971; Philadelphia Museum of Art, Apr. 15–May 23, 1971, cat. 19 (co-organized by Department of Art History and Archeology...
New York, Wildenstein and Company, From Realism to Symbolism: Whistler and His World, Mar. 4–Apr. 3, 1971; Philadelphia Museum of Art, Apr. 15–May 23, 1971, cat. 19 (co-organized by Department of Art History and Archeology, Columbia University).
Sat
27
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Frederick A. Sweet, <em>James McNeill Whistler</em>, exh. cat.
Frederick A. Sweet, James McNeill Whistler, exh. cat. (Chicago: Art Institute of Chicago, 1968), 50, 63–64, cat. 12 (ill.), as Grey and Green: The Silver Sea.
Sat
27
Jan
exhibition
Art Institute of Chicago, <a href="https://www.artic.edu/exhibitions/6006/james-mcneill-whistler"><em>James McNeill Whistler</em></a>, Jan. 13, 1968–Feb. 25, 1968, cat. 12; Utica, NY, Munson–Williams–Proctor Institute, Mar. 17...
Art Institute of Chicago, James McNeill Whistler, Jan. 13, 1968–Feb. 25, 1968, cat. 12; Utica, NY, Munson–Williams–Proctor Institute, Mar. 17, 1968–Apr. 28, 1968, as Grey and Green: The Silver Sea.
Mon
27
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by descent to her sons, Honoré Palmer (1874–1964) and Potter Palmer II (1875–1943), 1918
by descent to her sons, Honoré Palmer (1874–1964) and Potter Palmer II (1875–1943), 1918
Sun
27
Jan
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Denys Sutton, <em>Nocturne: The Art of James McNeill Whistler</em>
Denys Sutton, Nocturne: The Art of James McNeill Whistler (Philadelphia: J.B. Lippincott, 1963), 51–52.
Fri
27
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Art Institute of Chicago, <em>Paintings in the Art Institute: A Catalogue of the Picture Collection</em>
Art Institute of Chicago, Paintings in the Art Institute: A Catalogue of the Picture Collection (Chicago: Art Institute of Chicago, 1961), 483.
Wed
27
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consigned to Boussod, Valadon & Cie/Goupil Gallery, Paris, by July 1892 [<a href="https://www....
consigned to Boussod, Valadon & Cie/Goupil Gallery, Paris, by July 1892 [letter from David Croal Thomson to James McNeill Whistler, dated July 12, 1892, GUW 05753
Wed
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and <a href="https://www....
Tue
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sold back to the artist, April 1891 [<a href="https://www....
sold back to the artist, April 1891 [letter from Charles W. Deshamps to James McNeill Whistler, dated April 8, 1891, GUW 00803]
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