Mimi as a Brunette

Mary Cassatt, c. 1889

The image shows the bust and arm of a woman resting on her left arm against a cushioned surface. She has shoulder-length dark hair styled back, and prominent facial features with defined eyes and a composed expression. The woman is wearing intricately detailed clothing and holding a round object in her hand. Beside her, there are sketches of large flower-like shapes. The background is minimally detailed with sketchy lines.
Artist
Mary Cassatt
Date
c. 1889
Type
Print
Medium
drypoint on laid paper
Dimensions
26.99 × 21.43 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

The image shows the bust and arm of a woman resting on her left arm against a cushioned surface. She has shoulder-length dark hair styled back, and prominent facial features with defined eyes and a composed expression. The woman is wearing intricately detailed clothing and holding a round object in her hand. Beside her, there are sketches of large flower-like shapes. The background is minimally detailed with sketchy lines.

Mary Cassatt