Repose was painted by Mary Cassatt in 1890.

Where can I see Repose?

Repose is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Repose?

Repose is associated with Impressionism.

Can I buy a print of Repose?

Museum-quality prints of Repose are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Repose

Mary Cassatt , 1890

Repose is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Mary Cassatt. It dates from 1890 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

Inscription: Inscribed:recto: below image at right in graphite: Mary Cassatt; at bottom right in graphite in later hand: Nursemaid + child; verso: at lower left in graphite in later hand: 7414; at lower right in graphite in later hand: FNO; at bottom right in graphite in later hand: [erased, indecipherable]
Markings: Marked:recto: Mary Cassatt (Lugt 604); verso: George M. La Monte (Lugt 1181c)

About this work

Overview

Repose is a drypoint print on laid paper created by Mary Cassatt around 1890. It depicts a serene domestic scene.

Subject & Meaning

The print shows a woman seated with a child on her lap, both figures rendered in simple attire. The gentle, intimate portrayal focuses on the quiet interaction between the two, rather than elaborate detail.

Technique & Style

Cassatt employed drypoint technique, scratching the needle directly into the paper to achieve soft, shadowy lines. The loose, rapid execution of the sketch contributes to its informal, spontaneous feel.

Context

As an American artist living in France and associated with the Impressionist movement, Cassatt frequently explored themes of domesticity and the relationships between women and children in her work.