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The Lamp

Mary Cassatt

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a woman seated and turned to the side. She is shown from the upper back up, with her head in profile. Her facial features and hair are delicately sketched. She is depicted wearing a garment with a V-shaped neckline at the back. In the background, there is a small table with decorative objects and a draped form resembling a curtain or tapestry. The sketch is light and elegantly rendered.

Artwork Details

Date
1890-1891
Medium
drypoint and softground etching on wove paper
Dimensions
3840 × 4884 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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