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Lady in Black, in a Loge, Facing Right, by Mary Cassatt, ink, 1880

Lady in Black, in a Loge, Facing Right

Mary Cassatt

1880

ink

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Lady in Black, in a Loge, Facing Right is a 1880 ink 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

This image shows a woman in a loge, facing right. She is dressed in black and holds a fan. The woman's face is turned slightly, and her eyes are cast downward. The background is dark, with some lighter tones suggesting the presence of other people or objects. The artist's use of softground etching creates a sense of depth and texture in the image. To learn more about this technique, explore the world of etching.

About the artist

Portrait of Mary Cassatt
Artist

Mary Cassatt

Mary Stevenson Cassatt (; May 22, 1844 – June 14, 1926) was an American painter and printmaker.

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