Lydia and Her Mother at Tea
1882
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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Mary Cassatt
Mary Stevenson Cassatt (; May 22, 1844 – June 14, 1926) was an American painter and printmaker.
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Lydia and Her Mother at Tea is a 1882 ink by Mary Cassatt, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows two women sitting at a small table. One holds a teacup to her mouth, while the other leans in, her hand resting on the table. A plate with a single piece of bread sits between them, and a basket of rolls is nearby. The room looks simple, with a dark wall in the background and a window letting in faint light. The artist used loose, sketchy lines to capture their relaxed moment. The faces and hands are drawn quickly, almost like a quick sketch. This style makes the scene feel warm and real, even though it’s just ink on paper. Next, look up etching to see how artists like this create prints with acid and metal plates.
Mary Stevenson Cassatt (; May 22, 1844 – June 14, 1926) was an American painter and printmaker.
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