Woman Bathing
Mary Cassatt
key Notes:
Impressionist Intimacy, Japonisme Influence
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Dimensions:
Image/plate: 36.4 × 26.9 cm (14 3/8 × 10 5/8 in.); Sheet: 43.2 × 30.5 cm (17 1/16 × 12 1/16 in.)
medium:
Color aquatint, with drypoint from three plates, on off-white laid paper
Difficulty:
Advanced
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story of the work:
"Woman Bathing" by Mary Cassatt is a color drypoint and aquatint print created in 1890-91, reflecting the influence of Japanese ukiyo-e prints on her work. This piece is part of a series that explores the theme of women engaged in intimate, everyday activities, showcasing Cassatt's interest in the depiction of modern womanhood and domestic life.
Description of the work:
"Woman Bathing" by Mary Cassatt is a color aquatint with drypoint that depicts a woman engaged in the intimate act of bathing, rendered with a delicate interplay of line and color. The composition is characterized by its use of soft, muted tones and subtle textural contrasts, emphasizing the graceful contours of the figure against the simplicity of the surrounding space.
Artwork Photograph Source:
Art Institute of Chicago
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