On the Balcony
1873
oil
canvas
From the collection of Philadelphia Museum of Art
About the artist
Artist
Mary Cassatt
Mary Stevenson Cassatt (; May 22, 1844 – June 14, 1926) was an American painter and printmaker.
See the richer artist page1873
oil
canvas
From the collection of Philadelphia Museum of Art
Dominant colour
On the Balcony is a 1873 oil by Mary Cassatt, a Impressionism work, held at Philadelphia Museum of Art.
This painting shows two women standing on a balcony. One woman, wearing a white dress with flowers, is brushing the other woman's hair. The other woman is wearing a red dress and has her head down. The scene is intimate and quiet, with the women focused on their activity. The artist has used warm colors to create a sense of comfort and tranquility. If you're interested in learning more about the artist behind this piece, you might want to look up Mary Cassatt.
Mary Stevenson Cassatt (; May 22, 1844 – June 14, 1926) was an American painter and printmaker.
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