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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 painting depicts two women engaged in the act of gathering fruit. The woman on the left is standing, while the woman on the right is seated on the ground, both of them reaching out to pluck fruit from a tree. The scene is rendered in a soft, monochromatic color palette. The artist's use of drypoint and softground etching techniques creates a sense of texture and depth in the image. The women's figures are simplified, yet their movements and interactions with the tree are conveyed with a sense of naturalism. The painting's focus on everyday life and its use of soft, muted colors are reminiscent of Impressionist works. For more on this art movement, explore Impressionism.