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Peasant Mother and Child

Mary Cassatt

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts a partial view of a person's face, from the forehead to the upper lips. The person is facing slightly to the side, with a forward gaze. The facial features are delicately sketched, showing young features with detailed eyes, a small nose, and a mouth. The hair is short with straight bangs in dark, fine strokes. The sketch is minimalist, with no clothing or accessories visible, set against a textured background with a lightly shaded border. The initials "m. c" are signed in the lower right corner of the image.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1894
Medium
drypoint
Dimensions
3744 × 5040 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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