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In the Omnibus [verso]

Mary Cassatt

1890

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From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Impressionism Realism Late 19th Century

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In the Omnibus [verso] is a 1890 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 two people on a street, drawn in quick, loose lines. One person wears a wide-brimmed hat and holds a child, while the other person leans in, also in a hat. The background is just a plain wall, with no extra details. The drawing feels alive but simple, focusing on movement and everyday life. The lines are light and sketchy, almost like a quick note rather than a finished picture. Next, look up Impressionism to see how this style captures real-life moments in art.