The Boating Party

"The Boating Party" is a significant piece within the Impressionism movement, painted in 1893 by the celebrated American artist Mary Cassatt. Using oil paint, Cassatt depicted a candid moment of domestic life, thus classifying it as a genre painting. This piece, also known by various French titles such as 'La partie en bateau', is Cassatt’s largest and most ambitious work, showcasing her masterful use of impressionist techniques. Painted on a large canvas measuring nearly three by four feet, it has been displayed at the National Gallery of Art since 1963 as part of the esteemed Chester Dale Collection.