Arrangement in White and Black

"Arrangement in White and Black," also known as "Whistler's Mother," is a renowned portrait that exemplifies Whistler's Realism in art. Created using oil paints on canvas, this portrait features Whistler's mother seated in a composed, elegant pose. The painting reflects Whistler's advocacy for "art for art's sake," emphasizing aesthetic qualities over sentimentality or moral allusion. Its restrained color palette and balanced composition highlight his mastery of Realism and focus on formal arrangement, making it a masterpiece of 19th-century American art.