The Coiffure
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.
See the richer artist page1890
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The Coiffure is a 1890 ink by Mary Cassatt, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows two women in a room. One is sitting, brushing the other’s hair while she stands with her back to us. The lines are loose and quick, with some dark shading for shadows. The room has simple furniture—a chair, a table, and a mirror. The artist used a mix of rough lines and smooth shading to show the figures. Notice how the brushstrokes on the dress are almost like stripes, while the skin is softer. Next, look up technique: chiaroscuro to see how artists use light and shadow.
Mary Stevenson Cassatt (; May 22, 1844 – June 14, 1926) was an American painter and printmaker.
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