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Woman Bathing, by Mary Cassatt, ink, 1890

Woman Bathing

Mary Cassatt

1890

ink

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Woman Bathing is a 1890 ink by Mary Cassatt, a Impressionism work, depicting Bathing, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?
Mary Cassatt
When & what style?
1890 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?
National Gallery of Art

About this work

This painting shows a woman bathing, surrounded by soft, gentle lines. The woman's face is calm and serene, and the artist used simple shapes to create a sense of quiet. The fact that the artist, Mary Cassatt, was an American living in France at the time adds an interesting layer to the work. You can learn more about this style by looking into the technique of drypoint.

About the artist

Portrait of Mary Cassatt
Artist

Mary Cassatt

Mary Stevenson Cassatt (; May 22, 1844 – June 14, 1926) was an American painter and printmaker.

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