Who painted Kneeling in an Armchair?

Kneeling in an Armchair was painted by Mary Cassatt in 1903.

Where can I see Kneeling in an Armchair?

Kneeling in an Armchair is held by National Gallery of Art.

Can I buy a print of Kneeling in an Armchair?

Museum-quality prints of Kneeling in an Armchair are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Kneeling in an Armchair

Mary Cassatt , 1903

Kneeling in an Armchair is an ink print by Mary Cassatt. It dates from 1903 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

Inscription: Inscribed:lower right in graphite: Mary Cassatt no 35

About this work

Overview

Kneeling in an Armchair is a drypoint print created by Mary Cassatt around 1903. It depicts a tender moment between a woman and a child.

Subject & Meaning

The print shows a woman seated in an armchair, cradling a child against her shoulder. The intimate scene reflects Cassatt's focus on the relationships between women and children, a recurring theme in her work.

Technique & Style

Cassatt employed drypoint, a technique involving scratching lines into a metal plate, to achieve a sketchy, textured effect. The resulting print features loose lines and shading that convey the folds and curves of the subjects' clothing.