The Bath [recto]
1890
graphite
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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graphite
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The Bath [recto] is a 1890 graphite by Mary Cassatt, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows a woman sitting on the floor holding a baby. She’s dressed in a simple, loose shirt, and the baby is reaching toward her. The lines are quick and loose, like a quick sketch—no small details, just big shapes. The artist left some areas blank, like the background, to focus on the bodies and movement. The drawing feels alive, even though it’s just lines. Next, look up Impressionism to see how this style changed how artists drew everyday life.
Mary Stevenson Cassatt (; May 22, 1844 – June 14, 1926) was an American painter and printmaker.
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