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The Lamp

Mary Cassatt

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a young woman seated from the waist up. She has brown hair, soft facial features, and wears a light blue dress. A fabric fan is near her elbow. The background features a blue lamp with a pink shade on a table, along with a teacup and milk jug. The setting is a vibrant, pastel-colored room with decorative walls.

Artwork Details

Date
1890-1891
Medium
color drypoint, softground etching, and aquatint on laid paper
Dimensions
3744 × 4719 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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