Artwork
Margot in a Floppy Bonnet Leaning against a Chair
Margot in a Floppy Bonnet Leaning against a Chair is an ink print by Mary Cassatt. It dates from 1902 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Margot in a Floppy Bonnet Leaning against a Chair is a drypoint print created by Mary Cassatt around 1902. It depicts a young girl in a domestic setting.
Subject & Meaning
The print shows Margot, a young girl, seated in a chair, wearing a large bonnet and a white dress. Her downward gaze creates an intimate atmosphere, characteristic of Cassatt's focus on the private lives of women.
Technique & Style
The drypoint technique used in this print allows for detailed lines and textures, capturing the softness of Margot's face and the folds of her dress. This method is typical of Cassatt's work, associated with the Impressionist movement.
Artist & collection
Artist
Mary Stevenson Cassatt (; May 22, 1844 – June 14, 1926) was an American painter and printmaker.
