Portrait of a Young Girl (Simone)
- Artist
- Mary Cassatt
- Date
- c.1903
- Style
- Impressionism
- Genre
- Portrait
'Portrait of a Young Girl (Simone)' is a radiant work by Mary Cassatt. Captured in Cassatt's signature Impressionism style, the painting showcases a luminous depiction of adolescent innocence. It is a portrait of a young girl named Simone. Rendered in soft hues, the viewer is drawn to Simone's thoughtful expression, giving a glimpse into her childlike curiosity. The painting's form is accentuated with the technique of pastel, giving it a unique quality of blurred outlines and hushed color contrasts, enhancing its emotional intensity.
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