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A Woman and a Girl Driving, by Mary Cassatt, oil, 1891

A Woman and a Girl Driving

Mary Cassatt

1891

oil

canvas

From the collection of Philadelphia Museum of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

A Woman and a Girl Driving is a 1891 oil by Mary Cassatt, a Impressionism work, held at Philadelphia Museum of Art.

Who painted this?
Mary Cassatt
When & what style?
1891 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?
Philadelphia Museum of Art

About this work

In the painting, a woman and a girl are seated in a carriage, with the woman holding the reins. The woman is dressed in a hat and coat, while the girl is wearing a pink dress. The carriage is positioned in front of a lush green background, with trees visible behind them. The woman's face is turned towards the girl, who is looking straight ahead. The woman's hands are gloved, and she is holding the reins with a gentle yet firm grip. The girl's blonde hair is styled in a neat bob, and she is wearing black shoes. The painting is a beautiful depiction of a mother and daughter's outing, and it showcases Mary Cassatt's skill in capturing intimate moments. To learn more about Mary Cassatt's work, explore the artist Mary Cassatt.

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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