Harmony in Blue and Silver: Beaching the Boat, Étretat by James Abbott McNeill Whistler captures a tranquil moment by the sea, with soft blues and silvers evoking the coolness of the coastal atmosphere. The painting portrays a group of figures in the process of beaching a boat, set against the backdrop of the rolling waves and distant cliffs of Étretat. Whistler’s use of light and color in this piece creates a serene, almost ethereal quality, inviting the viewer to reflect on the peacefulness of nature and the simplicity of everyday life.