Who painted In the Omnibus?

In the Omnibus was painted by Mary Cassatt in 1890.

Where can I see In the Omnibus?

In the Omnibus is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is In the Omnibus?

In the Omnibus is associated with Impressionism.

Artwork

In the Omnibus

Mary Cassatt , 1890

In the Omnibus is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Mary Cassatt. It dates from 1890 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

In the Omnibus is a 1890 print by Mary Cassatt, created using a combination of color drypoint, softground etching, and aquatint on laid paper.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts three women in a dimly lit interior, capturing a moment of everyday life. The scene is characteristic of Cassatt's focus on women's social and private lives, particularly the relationships between mothers and children, although the specific subjects here are not identified.

Technique & Style

Cassatt employed a range of printmaking techniques to achieve a soft, sketchy effect. The use of drypoint, softground etching, and aquatint allowed for loose, expressive lines and subtle tonal variations, conveying a sense of movement and immediacy.

Context

Mary Cassatt, an American artist who spent most of her life in France, was associated with the Impressionist movement and artists like Edgar Degas. Her work often explored themes of domesticity and female experience.