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The Mirror

Mary Cassatt

National Gallery of Art

There is an etching of a woman and a child. The woman is seated with the child on her lap. She has a neat bun, a dark dress, and the child has straight hair and light-colored clothing. They are reflected in a mirror behind them, showing the room and a chair back.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1891
Medium
drypoint on laid paper
Dimensions
3715 × 4644 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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