Who painted Gathering Fruit?

Gathering Fruit was painted by Mary Cassatt in 1893.

Where can I see Gathering Fruit?

Gathering Fruit is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Gathering Fruit?

Gathering Fruit is associated with Impressionism.

Can I buy a print of Gathering Fruit?

Museum-quality prints of Gathering Fruit are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Gathering Fruit

Mary Cassatt , 1893

Gathering Fruit is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Mary Cassatt. It dates from 1893 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

Inscription: Inscribed:recto: at lower left in graphite in later hand: A [?]; verso: none
Markings: Marked:recto: none; verso: Lessing Julius Rosenwald (Lugt 1760b)

About this work

Overview

Gathering Fruit is a print created by Mary Cassatt around 1893, combining color drypoint, softground etching, and aquatint techniques on laid paper.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts two women in a garden, one reaching for fruit over a low brick wall, capturing a serene moment of everyday life and highlighting the connection between the two figures.

Technique & Style

Cassatt employed a range of printmaking techniques to achieve a delicate balance of soft colors and bold lines, creating a sense of depth and realism in the depiction of the garden scene.

Context

As an American expatriate associated with the Impressionist movement, Cassatt often focused on intimate domestic scenes, and Gathering Fruit reflects her interest in capturing the quiet moments of women's lives.