A Woman and a Girl Driving
1881 Museum of Fine Arts Boston
About this artwork
This Impressionist painting captures a woman, possibly Cassatt's sister-in-law, skillfully handling the reins of a carriage with a young girl, likely her niece, seated beside her. A man in a top hat is partially visible in the background, suggesting a leisurely outing.
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Mary Cassatt was a prominent American Impressionist painter known for her intimate depictions of the private and public lives of women, particularly the tender bond between mothers and children. This work, portraying women in an active, independent role like driving, subtly challenges conventional portrayals of women in art during her time, reflecting the changing social norms of the late 19th century.
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A Woman and a Girl Driving
Mary Cassatt, 1881
