1889
oil
canvas
From the collection of Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art
The Reader is a 1889 oil by Mary Cassatt, a Impressionism work, depicting Reading, held at Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art.
The painting depicts a woman sitting in a chair, engrossed in reading a book. She is dressed in a white dress with a blue scarf around her neck. The background of the painting is a plain white wall. The woman's face is blurred, but her focus on the book is evident. Her right hand holds the book, while her left hand rests on her lap. The overall atmosphere of the painting is one of quiet contemplation. The use of oil paint and the soft brushstrokes create a sense of warmth and intimacy. The painting invites the viewer to step into the woman's private moment, where the world outside fades away, and all that remains is the reader and her book. Next, explore the work of artist Mary Cassatt.
Mary Stevenson Cassatt (; May 22, 1844 – June 14, 1926) was an American painter and printmaker.
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