The Fitting

'The Fitting' is a representation of Mary Stevenson Cassatt's known specialty, a genre painting that depicts the intimate bonds between women and the social activities in their lives. It is an example of Impressionist style, focused on accurately capturing the effects of light and color in everyday scenarios. Despite being an American, Cassatt was deeply inspired by the French Impressionists like Edgar Degas. However, 'The Fitting' doesn't rely on methods such as drypoint or etching often used in printmaking, emphasizing Cassatt's versatility as an artist. The painting is rich in its exploration of female relationships, reflecting a woman's world within the art scene.