After the Bullfight

After the Bullfight by Mary Cassatt
Artist
Mary Cassatt
Date
1873
Style
Realism
Genre
Portrait
Location
Art Institute of Chicago
"After the Bullfight" is a remarkable painting by Mary Stevenson Cassatt, an American portrait artist and printmaker. Unveiling the social and private lives of women, this piece in particular deeply encapsulates the intimate relationships between individuals in a post-bullfight scenario. Painted with oil on canvas, the composition reveals Cassatt's inclination towards realism, showcasing each scene with lifelike accuracy. This piece, like many of her works, is a testament to her distinct style, heavily influenced by her life in France and her association with Edgar Degas and the Impressionists.

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