Susan on a balcony holding a dog
- Artist
- Mary Cassatt
- Date
- c.1883
- Style
- Impressionism
- Genre
- Portrait
In the painting 'Susan on a balcony holding a dog', crafted by Mary Cassatt, a prominent artist associated with Impressionism, a female subject named Susan is playfully holding a small dog on a balcony. This portrait comes to life on canvas using Cassatt's distinctive Impressionist technique. Applying oil as a medium, Cassatt expertly captures the unity between human and animal, demonstrating her unique understanding of both her subject and her craft. The painting is listed in the Adelyn Dohme Breeskin catalog as one of Cassatt's authentic works.
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