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In the Opera Box [verso]

Mary Cassatt

1880

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Impressionism Realism Late 19th Century

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In the Opera Box [verso] is a 1880 by Mary Cassatt, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Mary Cassatt
When & what style?: 1880 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

The image depicts a woman holding a fan, with her head turned to the side. She is dressed in a long-sleeved shirt and has short hair. The background of the image is a light-colored wall with a window or mirror behind the woman. The woman's facial expression is neutral, and her posture suggests that she is engaged in an activity, possibly watching something or someone. The fan she holds is open, with its ribs visible, and it appears to be made of a lightweight material. The image is rendered in a soft, muted color palette, with the woman's clothing and the background blending together to create a sense of warmth and intimacy. To learn more about the artist's use of softground and wash techniques, explore the works of Cassatt, Mary.