Mother Holding Her Baby

'Mother Holding Her Baby' is a quintessential example of Mary Cassatt's oeuvre. As an American artist who spent much of her life in France, Cassatt was embedded in the Impressionism movement. Known for her focus on women and children, this painting creates an intimate portrayal of maternal affection, a characteristic theme within her work. As a piece of genre painting, it presents a relatable, everyday scene with an emotional focus. 'Mother Holding Her Baby' is rendered in pastels, a medium that Cassatt frequently used alongside oils and prints, on paper.