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Susan on a Balcony Holding a Dog [verso], by Mary Cassatt, 1883

Susan on a Balcony Holding a Dog [verso]

Mary Cassatt

1883

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From the collection of National Gallery of Art

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Overview

Susan on a Balcony Holding a Dog [verso] is a 1883 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

The painting is called Susan on a Balcony Holding a Dog. It was made around 1883, which is interesting because this was a time when artists were exploring new ways to show everyday life. The artist used a technique called transferred softground on wove paper, which is a unique method. You can learn more about this style by looking into Impressionism.

About the artist

Portrait of Mary Cassatt
Artist

Mary Cassatt

Mary Stevenson Cassatt (; May 22, 1844 – June 14, 1926) was an American painter and printmaker.

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