The Bath

The Bath is an 1893 oil on canvas genre painting by American artist Mary Cassatt. Showcasing themes of motherhood and maternal care within the domestic, everyday realm, the work hones in on Cassatt's unique use of perspective. Drawing influence from both Japanese woodcut prints and contemporaries such as Edgar Degas, the composition's overhead viewpoint sets it apart. Although the influence of Impressionism can be seen in the work, it is primarily characterised by its innovative use of oil medium and its exploration of underrepresented subject matter.