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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

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

The painting depicts a woman holding a baby in her lap, sitting in a public vehicle, possibly a bus or train. The woman is dressed in a long, dark dress and hat, while the baby is wrapped in a white blanket. In the background, there are other people visible through the windows of the vehicle. The artist's use of color and light creates a sense of warmth and intimacy, drawing the viewer's attention to the tender moment between the woman and the baby. The soft, muted tones of the painting also evoke a sense of quiet contemplation. This painting is reminiscent of the works of Cassatt, Mary, an artist known for her Impressionist and Realist styles.