Portrait of Margaret Milligan Sloan (no.2)

Portrait of Margaret Milligan Sloan (no.2) by Mary Cassatt
Artist
Mary Cassatt
Date
1893
Style
Impressionism
Genre
Portrait
The artwork titled 'Portrait of Margaret Milligan Sloan (no.2)' is a captivating piece that beautifully merges key elements of Impressionism with classic portrait style representation. The artist skillfully employs a pastel palette to depict Margaret Sloan in soft-focus, creating a dreamlike, almost ethereal, quality to the piece. The gentle brushwork subtly hints at the distinctive individuality of the subject whilst expressing a greater focus on light and color, a key characteristic of Impressionist art. Overall, the painting not only captures the physical likeness of Margaret Sloan but also provides a thoughtful expression of her personality.

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