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Margot in a Floppy Bonnet Leaning against a Chair

Margot in a Floppy Bonnet Leaning against a Chair, by Mary Cassatt, ink, 1902
Margot in a Floppy Bonnet Leaning against a Chair, by Mary Cassatt, ink, 1902

Margot in a Floppy Bonnet Leaning against a Chair is an ink print by Mary Cassatt. It dates from 1902 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

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Inscribed:lower right in graphite: Mary Cassatt

About this work

Overview

Margot in a Floppy Bonnet Leaning against a Chair is a drypoint print created by Mary Cassatt around 1902. It depicts a young girl in a domestic setting.

Subject & Meaning

The print shows Margot, a young girl, seated in a chair, wearing a large bonnet and a white dress. Her downward gaze creates an intimate atmosphere, characteristic of Cassatt's focus on the private lives of women.

Technique & Style

The drypoint technique used in this print allows for detailed lines and textures, capturing the softness of Margot's face and the folds of her dress. This method is typical of Cassatt's work, associated with the Impressionist movement.

Smiling Margot Wearing a Ruffled Bonnet
Smiling Margot Wearing a Ruffled Bonnet, Mary Cassatt

Artist & collection

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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Frequently asked questions

Who painted Margot in a Floppy Bonnet Leaning against a Chair?

Margot in a Floppy Bonnet Leaning against a Chair was painted by Mary Cassatt in 1902.

Where can I see Margot in a Floppy Bonnet Leaning against a Chair?

Margot in a Floppy Bonnet Leaning against a Chair is held by National Gallery of Art.

Can I buy a print of Margot in a Floppy Bonnet Leaning against a Chair?

Museum-quality prints of Margot in a Floppy Bonnet Leaning against a Chair are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.