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A Portrait of the Artist's Mother

Mary Cassatt

National Gallery of Art

The image features an upper three-quarters view of a person sitting in a chair. The person is positioned slightly turned to the side, with their left hand raised to their face, touching their chin. The facial features are subtly outlined, with short and neatly groomed hair. The clothing appears to be a loose, flowing garment draped over their shoulders, with a darker line or pattern near the edge. In the background, there is a faint outline of a vase with flowers or reeds. The overall tone of the artwork is in muted sepia. There are no clear indications of jewelry or objects being held. The background is softly textured.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1889-1890
Medium
softground etching and aquatint printed in brown on laid paper
Dimensions
3633 × 5145 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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