Women Admiring a Child
1897 Fogg Art Museum, Harvard University
About this artwork
This pastel drawing captures an intimate moment between three women and a young child, a common theme in Cassatt's oeuvre focusing on domestic life and maternal bonds.
Did you know?
Mary Cassatt, the only American woman officially associated with the Impressionists, frequently depicted the private lives of women, especially the tender interactions between mothers and children. Her unique perspective offered a nuanced view of femininity and domesticity, moving beyond mere sentimentality to capture the dignity and complexity of these relationships, making her a groundbreaking artist for her time.
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Women Admiring a Child
Mary Cassatt, 1897
