Woman on a Striped Sofa with a Dog
1876 Art Institute of Chicago
About this artwork
This oil painting by Mary Cassatt from 1876 depicts a young woman with reddish-brown hair, wearing a white dress and blue skirt, seated on a red and gold striped sofa, engaged in knitting while a black dog rests beside her. It exemplifies Cassatt's focus on intimate domestic scenes and female subjects.
Did you know?
Mary Cassatt, an American artist, was a prominent figure in the Impressionist movement, renowned for her intimate portrayals of women's private and public lives. This painting, completed just a year before she was invited to exhibit with the Impressionists by Edgar Degas, captures a tranquil domestic moment, reflecting her evolving style and themes. Her ability to imbue everyday scenes with psychological depth made her a unique voice among her contemporaries.
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Woman on a Striped Sofa with a Dog
Mary Cassatt, 1876
