Peasant Mother and Child
1894
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
Peasant Mother and Child is a 1894 ink by Mary Cassatt, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows two children standing close together, their arms wrapped around each other. The lines are loose and quick, almost like a hurried sketch. One child’s head rests on the other’s shoulder, and their clothes are simple, with no fancy details. The drawing uses only black ink on a light background, making the figures stand out clearly. The artist focused on the shapes and the connection between the kids rather than perfect details. Next, look up drypoint to see how this technique works.
Mary Stevenson Cassatt (; May 22, 1844 – June 14, 1926) was an American painter and printmaker.
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