Spanish Dancer Wearing a Lace Mantilla
1873
About this artwork
This half-length portrait depicts a woman in traditional Spanish attire, featuring a delicate lace mantilla and holding an open fan. The artist's signature "Cassatt" is visible in the lower left.
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Mary Cassatt, an American artist, spent time in Spain in 1872-1873, immersing herself in Spanish culture and studying the works of masters like Velázquez and Goya. This painting reflects her fascination with Spanish subjects and fashion during this formative period, predating her full embrace of Impressionism.
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Spanish Dancer Wearing a Lace Mantilla
Mary Cassatt, 1873
