Product description
Mary Cassatt sits in a moment of quiet concentration, her gaze lowered toward the fan of cards held in her hands. This 1864 portrait by Edgar Degas utilizes a palette of deep blacks, earthy ochres, and muted creams to create a sense of interior intimacy. The loose, gestural brushstrokes characteristic of early Impressionism define the folds of her somber dress and the texture of the chair behind her.
About Mary Cassatt
Mary Cassatt (1844–1926) was an American painter who worked in Paris and exhibited with the Impressionists. Her prints were influenced by Japanese woodblocks, with flat colour and strong outlines. Impressionists favoured everyday subjects: gardens, cafés, rivers, railway stations and changing weather. The original image dates from 1864.
Styling this Mary Cassatt print
A moody piece, this Mary Cassatt print works as a focal point on its own. Choose 24×36″ to make “Seated Holding Cards” the focal point above a console, or 11×14″ to 16×20″ for a bedside or hallway wall. A black or antique-gold frame suits “Seated Holding Cards” well and keeps the focus on the image.
At a glance
- Type: Mary Cassatt print
- Artist: Mary Cassatt
- Year: 1864
- Style: Impressionism
- Mood: moody
- Orientation: portrait
- Collections: Edgar Degas Posters, Impressionist Art Prints, Mary Cassatt Posters
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Available physical sizes: 8×10″, 11×14″, 12×18″, 16×20″, 18×24″, 20×30″, 24×36″
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