Artwork
Peasant Mother and Child
Peasant Mother and Child is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Mary Cassatt. It dates from 1894 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Peasant Mother and Child is a print created by Mary Cassatt around 1894 using color drypoint and aquatint techniques.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a tender moment between a peasant mother and child, seated on a grassy hill, conveying a sense of intimacy and closeness.
Technique & Style
Cassatt employed bold lines, dark shadows, and textured surfaces to render the scene, characteristic of her experimental approach to printmaking, which was influenced by her association with the Impressionist movement.
Context
As an American expatriate in France, Cassatt's work often focused on the private lives of women, particularly the relationships between mothers and children, reflecting her interest in everyday domestic scenes.
Artist & collection
Artist
Mary Stevenson Cassatt (; May 22, 1844 – June 14, 1926) was an American painter and printmaker.
