The Bath
1890
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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Mary Cassatt
Mary Stevenson Cassatt (; May 22, 1844 – June 14, 1926) was an American painter and printmaker.
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ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The Bath is a 1890 ink by Mary Cassatt, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
The painting shows a woman bathing a young child. It's a quiet moment, with the woman gently washing the child's hair. The way Cassatt depicts everyday life is what makes this work interesting - she focuses on the simple, intimate moments between mothers and children. Check out the technique of aquatint to learn more about how this image was created.
Mary Stevenson Cassatt (; May 22, 1844 – June 14, 1926) was an American painter and printmaker.
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