Artwork
The Bath
The Bath 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
The Bath 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 an intimate scene of a woman holding a baby, with the child reaching into a basin of water. The image reflects Cassatt's interest in the private lives of women and the relationships between mothers and children.
Technique & Style
Cassatt employed a range of techniques to achieve a soft, tactile effect. The mix of lines and shading conveys the texture of fabric and skin without excessive detail, characteristic of etching styles prevalent at the time.
Artist & collection
Artist
Mary Stevenson Cassatt (; May 22, 1844 – June 14, 1926) was an American painter and printmaker.
![The Bath [recto], by Mary Cassatt](https://artifactworldgallery.com/img/mary-cassatt--the-bath-recto--67276d728e4d9c9f-w320.webp)
![The Bath [verso], by Mary Cassatt](https://artifactworldgallery.com/img/mary-cassatt--the-bath-verso--999b365b4668ddfc-w320.webp)
