Portrait of a Woman
1872
About this artwork
This bust-length portrait features a young woman with dark hair and fair skin, dressed in a reddish-orange garment over a white undergarment, set against a dark background.
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Mary Cassatt, an American Impressionist known for her intimate depictions of women and children, painted this portrait early in her career. Before she fully embraced the Impressionist movement, Cassatt's work often reflected her academic training, as seen in the careful rendering and solid forms of this piece. It offers a glimpse into her foundational style before she became a leading figure in Impressionism.
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Portrait of a Woman
Mary Cassatt, 1872
