"Whistler's Mother" is a famous painting created by American artist James McNeill Whistler in 1871. Officially titled "Arrangement in Grey and Black No. 1," it depicts the artist's mother, Anna McNeill Whistler, seated in profile against a dark background. The painting is celebrated for its composition, use of color, and emotional depth. The artwork is considered a significant example of 19th-century American art and has influenced many artists. It is housed in the Musée d'Orsay in Paris, France, and has become an iconic representation of maternal themes in art. The painting is often referenced in discussions about portraiture and modernism.