Portrait of girl

Portrait of girl by Mary Cassatt
Artist
Mary Cassatt
Date
1879
Style
Impressionism
Genre
Portrait
Location
Musée des Beaux-Arts de Bordeaux
'Portrait of girl' is a heartfelt work from American painter and printmaker, Mary Stevenson Cassatt. Devised during her time in France, this piece is a brilliant example of Impressionism, characterized by its emphasis on accurately depicting the visual effects of light. The portrait masterfully channels Cassatt's propensity for capturing the private lives of women, their intimate familial relationships, and especially the bond between mothers and their children. The painting invites viewers into the serene world of a young girl, exemplifying Cassatt’s ability to immortalize her subjects with an empathetic and detailed approach.

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