The Fitting

Mary Cassatt

National Gallery of Art

Three women are depicted in the image. Two women are shown fully, while one is captured from the back up to her shoulders. The central woman is standing slightly turned to the left with her head gently tilted downward, while the woman on the right side is facing away, showing a side profile. The woman in the foreground is sitting and turned away from the viewer. The central woman has softly defined facial features with delicate shadows on her cheeks, and her hair is dark, short, and coiled close to her scalp. The women are dressed in flowing garments; the two standing women wear patterned dresses in earthy tones, prominently featuring orange with vertical stripes, while the woman sitting is in a light-colored outfit. Small, fine lines suggest the presence of light fabric around the central woman's shoulders. The setting appears to be a simple interior with a contrasting dark and light background, possibly indicating walls or large panels. The scene is devoid of additional ornaments or objects, focusing the viewer's attention on the women's positions and attire.