Who painted The Bath?

The Bath was painted by Mary Cassatt in 1890.

Where can I see The Bath?

The Bath is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is The Bath?

The Bath is associated with Impressionism.

Can I buy a print of The Bath?

Museum-quality prints of The Bath are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

The Bath

Mary Cassatt , 1890

The Bath is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Mary Cassatt. It dates from 1890 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

Inscription: Inscribed:recto: at lower left in graphite in later hand: R; verso: at upper left in graphite in later hand: 1546 / B77
Markings: Marked:recto: none; verso: Rosenwald & National Gallery of Art

About this work

Overview

The Bath is a 1890 print by Mary Cassatt, created using a combination of color drypoint, softground etching, and aquatint on laid paper.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts an intimate scene of a woman holding a baby, with the child reaching into a basin of water. The image reflects Cassatt's interest in the private lives of women and the relationships between mothers and children.

Technique & Style

Cassatt employed a range of techniques to achieve a soft, tactile effect. The mix of lines and shading conveys the texture of fabric and skin without excessive detail, characteristic of etching styles prevalent at the time.