Artwork
Woman Bathing
Woman Bathing is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Mary Cassatt. It dates from 1890 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
- Inscription
- Inscribed:recto: at lower right in graphite: Imprimée par l'artiste et M. Leroy / Mary Cassatt / (25 épreuves); at lower left in graphite in later hand: E.962 set of 10 - R3; verso: at lower left in graphite in later hand: B-22-231
- Markings
- Marked:recto: Mary Cassatt (Lugt 604); verso: National Gallery of Art (Lugt 1932d)
About this work
Overview
Woman Bathing is a 1890 print by Mary Cassatt, created using a combination of color drypoint, softground etching, and aquatint on laid paper.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a serene woman bathing, exemplifying Cassatt's focus on intimate domestic scenes and private moments of women's lives, often exploring themes of female social and private life.
Technique & Style
Cassatt employed multiple techniques, including color drypoint, softground etching, and aquatint, to achieve soft, gentle lines and simple shapes that convey a sense of quiet and calmness in the composition.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Mary Stevenson Cassatt (; May 22, 1844 – June 14, 1926) was an American painter and printmaker.
