Kneeling in an Armchair

Mary Cassatt, c. 1903

The image shows a young girl sitting or leaning with one arm on the back of a chair or sofa. She is angled slightly to the side, with her head turned towards the viewer. The girl has a serene expression on her face and medium-length, wavy hair. She appears to be wearing a light fabric garment, perhaps a nightgown or dress, loosely draped over her shoulders. There are no visible jewelry or objects. The background is plain, with subtle lines indicating a wall or drapery texture. The focus is on the girl's posture, light, and shadows.
Artist
Mary Cassatt
Date
c. 1903
Type
Print
Medium
drypoint on laid paper
Dimensions
30.16 × 24.29 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

The image shows a young girl sitting or leaning with one arm on the back of a chair or sofa. She is angled slightly to the side, with her head turned towards the viewer. The girl has a serene expression on her face and medium-length, wavy hair. She appears to be wearing a light fabric garment, perhaps a nightgown or dress, loosely draped over her shoulders. There are no visible jewelry or objects. The background is plain, with subtle lines indicating a wall or drapery texture. The focus is on the girl's posture, light, and shadows.

Mary Cassatt