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The Bath

Mary Cassatt

1890

ink

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Impressionism Realism Late 19th Century Nude

Dominant colour

The Bath 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 image depicts a woman kneeling beside a bathtub, gently washing a young child. The woman's dark hair is pulled back, and she wears a long, yellow dress. The child, with short hair, stands in the tub, leaning forward. The woman's hands are submerged in the water as she cleans the child. The scene is rendered in muted tones, with the yellow dress providing a subtle contrast. The artist's use of soft, gentle lines and muted colors creates a sense of intimacy and warmth in the scene. The focus on the everyday activity of bathing a child adds a sense of realism to the image. To learn more about the artist's technique, explore the world of etching.