The Coiffure
1890
graphite
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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Artist
Mary Cassatt
Mary Stevenson Cassatt (; May 22, 1844 – June 14, 1926) was an American painter and printmaker.
See the richer artist page1890
graphite
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The Coiffure is a 1890 graphite by Mary Cassatt, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows two women sitting close together. One is combing the other’s hair, their bodies turned slightly away. The lines are loose and quick, almost like a hurried sketch. The paper has a warm, creamy tone, and the figures are drawn with simple, flowing strokes. The artist used black crayon and graphite, keeping the drawing light and sketchy. The focus isn’t on details but on the movement and connection between the two figures. Next, look up Cassatt, Mary to see more of her work.
Mary Stevenson Cassatt (; May 22, 1844 – June 14, 1926) was an American painter and printmaker.
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