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Susan on a Balcony Holding a Dog [recto]

Mary Cassatt

1883

graphite

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Impressionism Realism Late 19th Century

Dominant colour

Susan on a Balcony Holding a Dog [recto] is a 1883 graphite by Mary Cassatt, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Mary Cassatt
When & what style?: 1883 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This sketch shows a woman sitting on a balcony railing, holding a small dog. She’s wearing a wide-brimmed hat and a patterned dress with puffy sleeves. Behind her, a faint cityscape is drawn in the background, with buildings and maybe a bridge. The drawing looks rushed, with quick lines and smudges—like the artist was sketching fast. The paper is worn, and some green stains show through. Next, check out Impressionism to see how this sketch fits into that movement.