Who painted Peasant Mother and Child?

Peasant Mother and Child was painted by Mary Cassatt in 1894.

Where can I see Peasant Mother and Child?

Peasant Mother and Child is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Peasant Mother and Child?

Peasant Mother and Child is associated with Impressionism.

Can I buy a print of Peasant Mother and Child?

Museum-quality prints of Peasant Mother and Child are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Peasant Mother and Child

Mary Cassatt , 1894

Peasant Mother and Child is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Mary Cassatt. It dates from 1894 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

Inscription: Inscribed:lower left in graphite: MC

About this work

Overview

Peasant Mother and Child is a print created by Mary Cassatt around 1894 using color drypoint and aquatint techniques.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a tender moment between a peasant mother and child, seated on a grassy hill, conveying a sense of intimacy and closeness.

Technique & Style

Cassatt employed bold lines, dark shadows, and textured surfaces to render the scene, characteristic of her experimental approach to printmaking, which was influenced by her association with the Impressionist movement.

Context

As an American expatriate in France, Cassatt's work often focused on the private lives of women, particularly the relationships between mothers and children, reflecting her interest in everyday domestic scenes.