Whistler's Mother

"Whistler's Mother," officially titled "Arrangement in Grey and Black No. 1," was painted by James McNeill Whistler in 1871 and depicts his mother, Anna McNeill Whistler, seated in profile. The work is renowned for its composition and tonal harmony, reflecting Whistler's interest in the aesthetic movement and his belief in "art for art's sake."

"Whistler's Mother," officially titled "Arrangement in Grey and Black No. 1," is a portrait of Anna McNeill Whistler seated in profile against a plain, grey wall, with her hands resting on her lap and her feet supported by a footstool. The composition is characterized by its restrained color palette, emphasizing tonal harmony and balance, and features a framed print on the wall that complements the painting's overall geometric structure.