Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Mary Cassatt. It dates from 1898 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art. Created circa 1898, this drypoint and aquatint print presents an intimate outdoor scene of a woman and a child.
About this work
Overview
Created circa 1898, this drypoint and aquatint print presents an intimate outdoor scene of a woman and a child. The figures stand close together against a muted backdrop of foliage and a softened landscape, their gestures emphasizing a quiet, protective relationship.
Subject & Meaning
The woman, dressed in a vivid yellow garment, turns her gaze toward the child, whose curly blonde hair and simple white clothing suggest youth and innocence. Her hand rests lightly on the child's arm, a subtle gesture that conveys tenderness and the everyday bonds often explored in the artist’s work.
Technique & Style
Executed with drypoint lines and aquatint tones, the image balances delicate contours with broad, atmospheric washes. The soft, subdued palette and gentle modeling of forms reflect the artist’s affiliation with Impressionist concerns for fleeting moments and the play of light on ordinary subjects.
History & Provenance
The print was produced by an American artist residing in France who was closely linked to the Impressionist circle and regularly exhibited with its members. It dates from the late 1890s, a period when the creator was intensively exploring printmaking as a means to disseminate scenes of domestic life.
Artist & collection
Artist
Mary Stevenson Cassatt (; May 22, 1844 – June 14, 1926) was an American painter and printmaker.
