Artwork
On a Balcony
On a Balcony is an oil painting by the Impressionist artist Mary Cassatt. It dates from 1890 and is held in the collection of the Art Institute of Chicago.
About this work
Overview
On a Balcony is a 1890 oil painting by Mary Cassatt, an American artist associated with the Impressionist movement in France.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a woman reading on a balcony, surrounded by flowers. Cassatt's work often explored women's lives, and this image presents a quiet, introspective moment.
Technique & Style
Loose brushstrokes and a focus on capturing light characterize the painting. Details such as the woman's hands and book are rendered sharply, while others, like her hair and the flowers, are softer and more impressionistic.
History & Provenance
On a Balcony is part of the collection at the Art Institute of Chicago.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Mary Stevenson Cassatt (; May 22, 1844 – June 14, 1926) was an American painter and printmaker.
