Woman on a Striped Sofa with a Dog

Woman on a Striped Sofa with a Dog by Mary Cassatt
Artist
Mary Cassatt
Date
c.1875
Style
Impressionism
Genre
Portrait
Location
Fogg Museum (Harvard Art Museums)
'Woman on a Striped Sofa with a Dog' is an evocative portrait chiefly rendered in oil. The painting portrays a woman of genteel bearing lounging on a vibrantly patterned sofa, with a small dog nestled by her side. The artist's use of bright, contrasting colors and light brush strokes distinctly reflect the influence of Impressionism. Elements such as the panel-work of the interior setting add depth, lending the composition a touch of realism amidst its impressionistic elements. This painting combines human portraiture with still life in a unique and compelling manner.

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