response to a historical artwork.

Whistler's Mother.
done by James Mcneil Whistler in 1871.
Oil on canvas.
Originally his mother acted as a replacement for another model that couldn't make it.
I'm not quite sure what whistler was thinking when he wanted to do a painting like this but it seems as though he wanted it very precise. By the lines and angles used I can see that whistler liked his work clean cut and sharp. I see that his mother was very encouraging of her sons work if she was willing to sit as his model. :) Very nice painting. Typical american mommy.