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Kneeling in an Armchair

Mary Cassatt

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts the upper part of a young girl's body, primarily from the waist up. She is seated, slightly turned to her right, resting her right arm on the back of a chair or a similar structure. Her facial features include a round face with soft, delicate features and a gentle expression. Her hair is medium-length, wavy, and falls around her face. The girl appears to be wearing a light, simple garment, though details are minimal and lightly sketched. The background is plain, consisting of fine crosshatched lines that create a subtle texture around her figure. There are no visible accessories or objects held by the girl, and the image is presented in a monochromatic, etching style.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1903
Medium
drypoint on blue-green laid paper
Dimensions
3050 × 4000 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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