Who painted Kneeling in an Armchair?

Kneeling in an Armchair was painted by Mary Cassatt in 1903.

Where can I see Kneeling in an Armchair?

Kneeling in an Armchair is held by National Gallery of Art.

Artwork

Kneeling in an Armchair

Mary Cassatt , 1903

Kneeling in an Armchair is an ink print by Mary Cassatt. It dates from 1903 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

Kneeling in an Armchair is a drypoint print created by Mary Cassatt around 1903. It depicts a tender moment between a woman and a child.

Subject & Meaning

The print shows a woman seated in an armchair, cradling a child against her shoulder. The intimate scene reflects Cassatt's focus on the relationships between women and children, a recurring theme in her work.

Technique & Style

Cassatt employed drypoint, a technique involving scratching lines into a metal plate, to achieve a sketchy, textured effect. The resulting print features loose lines and shading that convey the folds and curves of the subjects' clothing.