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Gathering Fruit

Mary Cassatt

1893

ink

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Impressionism Realism Late 19th Century

Dominant colour

Gathering Fruit is a 1893 ink by Mary Cassatt, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Mary Cassatt
When & what style?: 1893 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This image depicts a tender moment of a woman and a child gathering fruit from a tree. The woman, dressed in a long skirt and blouse, is reaching up to pluck fruit from the branches, while the child, clad in a simple dress, is being lifted up by the woman to join in the activity. The scene is set against a backdrop of lush greenery, with the tree's leaves and branches filling the space around the figures. In the background, a building or structure can be seen, although its details are not clearly defined. The overall atmosphere of the image is one of serenity and simplicity, capturing a quiet moment of everyday life. For more on this style, explore the world of Impressionism.