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In the Omnibus

Mary Cassatt

1890

ink

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Impressionism Realism Late 19th Century Interior

Dominant colour

In the Omnibus is a 1890 ink 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 women inside a dimly lit room with dark blue walls and a window behind them. The woman on the left wears a wide-brimmed hat, a long brown coat, and holds a cane. The middle figure is a child with a big white hat, and the woman on the right has a pink dress and a smaller hat with a flower. Their faces are simple but expressive, and the lines are loose and quick. The artist used a mix of printing techniques to create the soft, sketchy look—no brushstrokes here. This style was perfect for capturing everyday moments with a sense of movement. Look up etching to see how artists like this one used acid and plates to make prints.