Authentic Mary Cassatt Print – Gathering Fruit 1893 Vintage Wall Art
This Mary Cassatt print showcases the 1893 Gathering Fruit composition featuring two women and a child in a sun-drenched garden. This impressionist wall art is rendered on 200 GSM museum-grade matte paper for a professional gallery finish.
What You Will Receive
- Made to order, museum-grade art print. Frame not included unless stated.
- Printed on 200 GSM premium matte paper for crisp detail and zero glare.
- Archival giclée inks that resist fading for decades.
- Multiple size options. Use the selector above.
- Protective packaging: rigid mailer or sturdy tube.
Print Quality
Every print is produced using state-of-the-art giclée technology on heavyweight 200 GSM matte paper. The non-reflective surface eliminates glare while the archival pigment inks deliver rich, accurate colours designed to last a lifetime.
Size Guide
For walls above furniture, choose a print roughly two thirds to three quarters the width of the piece below it. Smaller sizes up to 11×14 inches suit gallery walls. Larger formats of 18×24 inches and above create striking focal points.
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Shipping
Every order is printed on demand. Processing takes 3 to 5 business days, then ships free worldwide with tracking.
| Region | Processing | Delivery | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| USA | 3–5 days | 2–6 days | 5–11 days |
| Canada | 3–5 days | 5–10 days | 8–15 days |
| UK & Europe | 3–5 days | 5–10 days | 8–15 days |
| Australia & NZ | 3–5 days | 8–15 days | 11–20 days |
| Asia | 3–5 days | 7–15 days | 10–20 days |
| Rest of world | 3–5 days | 10–20 days | 13–25 days |
📦 Packaging
Prints up to 12×18 inches ship flat in rigid cardboard mailers with backing board. Larger prints are rolled in sturdy tubes with protective end caps. Every package includes moisture barriers and Handle With Care labels.
Returns and Replacements
- 30-day return window from delivery. No questions asked.
- Report damage within 48 hours with photos for a free replacement.
- Full refunds for eligible returns in original condition.
- Cancel before production starts for a complete refund.
- Return shipping covered for defective or incorrect items.
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How to Care for Your Print
Follow these steps to keep your print looking gallery fresh for decades.
Handling
Allow rolled prints to relax flat for 30 to 60 minutes. Handle by the edges with clean, dry hands and avoid touching the printed surface.
Placement
Avoid direct sunlight, heat sources and high humidity areas. North-facing walls receive less UV. Use LED or incandescent lighting instead of fluorescent.
Framing
Use acid-free mats and UV protective glass or acrylic for maximum longevity. Leave a small gap between print and glazing for airflow.
Cleaning
Dust framed glass with a soft cloth. Spray the cloth, not the glass. For unframed prints, use a dry microfibre cloth and never apply liquids to the surface.
Climate
Keep temperature at 18–24 °C and humidity at 40–60%. Avoid attics, basements and garages where conditions swing widely.
Storage
Store flat in acid-free folders, interleaved with tissue paper, in a cool dark place. Never fold. Check stored prints annually.
⚠️ Avoid
- Prolonged direct sunlight or fluorescent lighting.
- Bathrooms, kitchens and areas above heat sources.
- Tape, adhesives or liquids applied directly to the print.
- Rolling with the image facing inward as this can crack the ink layer.
- Extreme or rapid temperature and humidity changes.
📊 Expected Lifespan
- 100+ years when framed with UV protective glazing and indirect light.
- 50–75 years when framed with standard glass and indirect light.
- 25–50 years when stored correctly in darkness.
This authentic Mary Cassatt print faithfully reproduces the 1893 work titled Gathering Fruit, a seminal piece that reflects the artist’s deep engagement with the Ukiyo-e woodblock tradition. The composition depicts a woman in a blue patterned dress balanced on a wooden ladder, reaching into the verdant foliage of a fruit tree. Below her, another woman in a soft pink gown holds a small child, who reaches upward with a sense of wonder to grasp the ripening fruit. This scene captures a moment of communal domesticity, rendered with the precise lines and flat color planes characteristic of Cassatt’s mature style.
Historical Significance of the Mary Cassatt Print
The original Gathering Fruit was part of a series of ten color prints that demonstrated the artist’s technical prowess in drypoint and aquatint. By the early 1890s, the influence of Japanese aesthetics had fundamentally altered the trajectory of Western art. This Mary Cassatt print highlights how she adapted those Eastern sensibilities—specifically the use of bold outlines and unconventional perspectives—to document the private spheres of 19th-century womanhood. The work serves as a document of both artistic evolution and the social dynamics of the era, focusing on the nurturing bond between generations.
Visual Composition and Color Palette
The aesthetic appeal of this work lies in its structured harmony. The brick wall in the background provides a grounded, architectural contrast to the organic, flowing lines of the leafy branches and the soft folds of the women’s dresses. The color palette is sophisticated and restrained, dominated by muted greens, pale blues, and a gentle rose pink that unifies the figures with their environment. Selecting a Mary Cassatt print for your home gallery adds a touch of late 19th-century French sophistication, offering a visual window into the Impressionist movement’s unique intersection with printmaking.
Museum-Quality Technical Specifications
Our production process ensures each Mary Cassatt print retains the subtle textures and tonal gradations of the original drypoint medium. We utilize 200 GSM museum-grade matte paper, which provides a heavy, high-quality feel and prevents glare when displayed under gallery lighting. The application of fade-resistant archival inks ensures that the delicate pastels and sharp contours remain vivid for decades. Each print is produced using professional large-format equipment, maintaining the integrity of the original 300 DPI resolution for a crisp, high-definition result.
- Paper: 200 GSM museum-grade matte finish.
- Inks: Fade-resistant archival, professional large-format.
- Framing: Ships unframed, standard frame-ready sizes.
- Digital download: 300 DPI high-resolution PDF/JPG available.
Whether you select a physical Mary Cassatt print or a digital file for local printing, the result is a historically accurate reproduction that honors the legacy of one of the most influential American painters in the Impressionist circle. This print is ideal for nurseries, study rooms, or any space requiring a calm, intellectual atmosphere. The 1893 Gathering Fruit remains a vital example of how Cassatt elevated everyday scenes into the realm of high art through innovative technique and empathetic observation.
This is fan-inspired artwork and an original artistic interpretation. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or officially licensed by any studio, production company, label, artist, photographer, or rights holder.
Price range: $3.90 through $74.90
Price range: $3.90 through $59.90
Price range: $3.90 through $59.90
Price range: $3.90 through $59.90
