Artwork
Woman Bathing
Woman Bathing 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
Woman Bathing is a print created by Mary Cassatt in 1890 using drypoint and aquatint techniques on wove paper.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a nude woman bathing, exemplifying Cassatt's interest in capturing the private lives of women, often focusing on intimate domestic scenes and relationships.
Technique & Style
The combination of drypoint and aquatint techniques yields a soft, dreamy quality, characteristic of many of Cassatt's works, achieved through the use of gentle lines and curves.
Context
Cassatt, born in Pennsylvania in 1844, spent most of her adult life in France, associating with artists like Edgar Degas and exhibiting with the Impressionists, influencing her style and subject matter.
Artist & collection
Artist
Mary Stevenson Cassatt (; May 22, 1844 – June 14, 1926) was an American painter and printmaker.
