1902
graphite
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Smiling Margot Wearing a Ruffled Bonnet is a 1902 graphite by Mary Cassatt, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows a child sitting sideways in a chair, wearing a ruffled bonnet. The lines are loose and quick, with some shading to show light and shadow. The paper has small tears and stains, and the artist signed it with "M.C." in the corner. The child’s face is turned slightly toward us, with a soft, calm expression. The drawing feels like a quick study, maybe done in just a few minutes. Next, check out the technique: sfumato to see how artists use soft blending.
Mary Stevenson Cassatt (; May 22, 1844 – June 14, 1926) was an American painter and printmaker.
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