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.
The painting depicts a woman sitting in front of a mirror, combing her hair. She is dressed in a white skirt and has her back turned to the viewer. The mirror reflects her upper body, and she is holding a comb in her right hand. The room is decorated with a red and white striped chair and a red and white patterned wallpaper. The overall atmosphere of the painting is one of quiet intimacy, as if the viewer has stumbled upon a private moment. The artist's use of soft colors and gentle lines creates a sense of warmth and comfort. To learn more about the techniques used in this painting, look up the artist's use of drypoint, softground etching, and aquatint.
Mary Stevenson Cassatt (; May 22, 1844 – June 14, 1926) was an American painter and printmaker.
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