Artwork
The Bath [verso]
![The Bath [verso], by Mary Cassatt, graphite, 1890](https://artifactworldgallery.com/img/mary-cassatt--the-bath-verso--999b365b4668ddfc-w1024.webp)
The Bath [verso] is a graphite drawing 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 [verso] is a drawing created by Mary Cassatt in 1890 using transferred softground with graphite. It is a representation of an intimate moment between a woman and a child.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a woman seated on a chair, cradling a baby who reaches for a bowl she holds. The scene captures a tender, everyday moment between mother and child, a recurring theme in Cassatt's work.
Technique & Style
Cassatt employed the transferred softground technique, a rare method at the time, to achieve smooth, blended tones. The drawing features loose, quick lines and soft shading, creating a sense of informality and spontaneity.
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)
