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In the Opera Box [verso]

Mary Cassatt

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a woman from the waist up, seated with a relaxed posture. She has delicate facial features, short hair, and is wearing an off-the-shoulder garment. She is holding a large decorative fan in front of her. The background features abstract decorative elements, presented in a monochromatic brown hue.

Artwork Details

Date
1880
Medium
transferred softground with brown wash on wove paper
Dimensions
5484 × 7272 px
Public Domain
Yes
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