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Interior: On the Sofa

Mary Cassatt

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a seated person from the waist up, turned slightly to their right. The person's head is facing the viewer, with distinct facial features framed by short, tousled hair. They are wearing a dark outfit. The person is on an upholstered item with bold floral or leafy patterns. The background suggests a room with simple furnishings, potentially including a picture or mirror on the wall above the person. There are no visible jewelry or objects being held. The scene is rendered in a sketch-like style with varying intensities of shading in the background.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1883
Medium
softground etching on wove paper
Dimensions
5218 × 3517 px
Public Domain
Yes
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