Who painted Lydia and Her Mother at Tea?

Lydia and Her Mother at Tea was painted by Mary Cassatt in 1882.

Where can I see Lydia and Her Mother at Tea?

Lydia and Her Mother at Tea is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Lydia and Her Mother at Tea?

Lydia and Her Mother at Tea is associated with Impressionism.

Artwork

Lydia and Her Mother at Tea

Mary Cassatt , 1882

Lydia and Her Mother at Tea is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Mary Cassatt. It dates from 1882 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

Lydia and Her Mother at Tea is a print created by Mary Cassatt in 1882 using softground etching and aquatint techniques.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts two women, likely a mother and daughter, engaged in a quiet moment together at a tea table, conveying a sense of intimacy and everyday domestic life.

Technique & Style

Cassatt employed loose, sketchy lines and a combination of softground etching and aquatint to achieve a warm, spontaneous feel, capturing the relaxed atmosphere of the scene.

Context

As an American expatriate associated with the Impressionist movement, Cassatt frequently explored domestic scenes and the relationships between women and children in her work.