Pattycake

Pattycake by Mary Cassatt
Artist
Mary Cassatt
Date
1897
Style
Impressionism
Genre
Genre painting
Location
Denver Art Museum (DAM)
'Pattycake' is a charming Genre painting that utilizes techniques associated with Impressionism and employs a predominantly Pastel color palette. The painting brilliantly captures an intimate moment of childhood, where two young ones are seen engrossed in the simple game of pattycake. The use of loose, visible brushstrokes, a signature of Impressionism, helps to add a sense of motion to the scene, making it come to life. Meanwhile, the soft pastel colors enhance the whimsical and innocent charm of this playful artwork.

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