Summertime
1894 Terra Foundation for American Art
About this artwork
This oil painting depicts two women in a boat, with one leaning over the edge to observe ducks swimming in the water below. The scene captures a tranquil moment of leisure on a summer day.
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Mary Cassatt, an American Impressionist, often depicted scenes of women and children, capturing their intimate and domestic lives. 'Summertime' is a prime example of her skill in rendering the transient effects of light and water, a hallmark of Impressionism, while also showcasing her interest in modern life and the leisure activities of women during her time.
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Summertime
Mary Cassatt, 1894
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