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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ink
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 chair, holding a baby close. She wears a loose, patterned robe in soft yellows and browns, while the baby’s dress is pale with tiny dots. The room behind them is plain—just a wall, a bed frame, and a curtain with faint floral shapes. The artist used gentle lines to show the quiet moment between them. This isn’t a polished painting—it’s made with ink and metal plates, giving it a textured, almost sketchy look. Look up etching to see how artists like this create prints with acid and needles.
Mary Stevenson Cassatt (; May 22, 1844 – June 14, 1926) was an American painter and printmaker.
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