Portrait of Madame Sisley
1873
About this artwork
This painting is a profile portrait of a woman, identified as Madame Sisley, rendered with visible brushstrokes typical of the Impressionist style. She is depicted wearing a dark head covering, a white ruffled collar, and a reddish-brown jacket.
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Mary Cassatt, an American artist, was a prominent figure in the Impressionist movement, often focusing on intimate portrayals of women and children. This work, believed to be a portrait of Marie-Louise Adélaïde-Eugénie Lescouezec, the wife of fellow Impressionist Alfred Sisley, highlights Cassatt's early engagement with the Parisian avant-garde. It reflects her keen ability to capture the contemplative and personal moments of her subjects.
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Portrait of Madame Sisley
Mary Cassatt, 1873
