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Tea, by Mary Cassatt, ink, 1890

Tea

Mary Cassatt

1890

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Tea is a 1890 ink by Mary Cassatt, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?
Mary Cassatt
When & what style?
1890 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?
National Gallery of Art

About this work

This painting, titled "Tea", is a drypoint on laid paper created by Mary Cassatt around 1890. The image depicts a woman seated at a table, with a teapot and cup in front of her. The woman is dressed in a long, dark dress and has her hair pulled back. The scene is set in a quiet, domestic interior, with a simple background that focuses attention on the woman and her tea. The overall mood is one of calmness and serenity. If you're interested in learning more about this style of art, you might want to explore the Impressionism movement, which emphasizes capturing everyday life and light in a realistic way.

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