Maternal Caress
1890
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
Maternal Caress is a 1890 ink by Mary Cassatt, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
A woman sits on a bed or couch, holding a baby close. The baby’s head rests against her shoulder, eyes closed. She wears a loose, patterned dress with soft folds, and the baby has a simple diaper. The background is blurry—just warm tones and a hint of a wall or curtain. The artist used a mix of lines and shading to show the gentle touch between them. The baby’s tiny hand clutches her arm, and her own hand cradles the child’s back. This is an etching, a printmaking technique that lets artists layer delicate lines and tones. *(100 words)*
Mary Stevenson Cassatt (; May 22, 1844 – June 14, 1926) was an American painter and printmaker.
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