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In the Omnibus

Mary Cassatt

1890

graphite

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Impressionism Realism Late 19th Century

Dominant colour

In the Omnibus is a 1890 graphite by Mary Cassatt, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Mary Cassatt
When & what style?: 1890 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This sketch shows three people on a busy street. A woman in a wide hat holds a cane and carries a baby. A boy in a cap walks beside her. The background has quick, loose lines for buildings and a streetcar. The artist used thin, sketchy lines to show movement and life. The paper has a textured look, like pencil on newsprint. Next, look up the technique: drypoint.