Artwork
In the Garden
In the Garden is an oil painting by the Impressionist artist Mary Cassatt. It dates from 1903 and is held in the collection of the Detroit Institute of Arts.
About this work
Overview
In the Garden is a 1903 oil painting by Mary Cassatt, an American artist who lived primarily in France. The work is characteristic of the Impressionist movement.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a serene scene of a woman and young girl in a garden. The woman, dressed in white, holds a flower and gazes at the girl, who wears a pink dress and hat. Their interaction conveys a sense of closeness and tranquility.
Technique & Style
Cassatt's use of oil paint captures the soft, natural light of the garden setting. The background, with its green foliage and subtle flowers, is rendered in a loose, Impressionist style, while the figures are more defined.
History & Provenance
The painting is now part of the Detroit Institute of Arts collection. Cassatt's work was influenced by her association with Impressionist artists, including Edgar Degas, with whom she exhibited.
Artist & collection
Artist
Mary Stevenson Cassatt (; May 22, 1844 – June 14, 1926) was an American painter and printmaker.
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