Mother's Kiss
1890
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
About the artist
Artist
Mary Cassatt
Mary Stevenson Cassatt (; May 22, 1844 – June 14, 1926) was an American painter and printmaker.
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ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Mother's Kiss is a 1890 ink by Mary Cassatt, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows a woman holding a baby close, their faces almost touching. The woman wears a loose dress with a pattern of small flowers on the sleeve. The baby sits bare, leaning back against her. The background is plain, with just a few scattered leaves or flowers on the ground. The artist used soft lines to show the gentle moment between them. The paper has a textured look, like watercolor, but it’s actually made with printing techniques. 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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