Open full image Pin

The Loge [recto]

Mary Cassatt

1882

graphite

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Impressionism Realism Late 19th Century Interior

Dominant colour

The Loge [recto] is a 1882 graphite by Mary Cassatt, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Mary Cassatt
When & what style?: 1882 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This sketch shows two women sitting side by side in what looks like a theater box. Their faces are turned toward each other, but their expressions are simple lines—just enough to suggest a quiet moment. The background has faint outlines of a railing and a few shapes, like chairs or people, barely there. The paper has some smudges and scribbles, like the artist was working fast. The lines are loose and quick, not polished. This was drawn in 1882, and it’s part of a series of studies. If you like this sketchy style, look up Impressionism.