The Lamp

Mary Cassatt, 1890–1891

The image shows a young woman seated from the waist up. She has brown hair, soft facial features, and wears a light blue dress. A fabric fan is near her elbow. The background features a blue lamp with a pink shade on a table, along with a teacup and milk jug. The setting is a vibrant, pastel-colored room with decorative walls.
Artist
Mary Cassatt
Date
1890–1891
Type
Print
Medium
color drypoint, softground etching, and aquatint on laid paper
Dimensions
32.4 × 25.2 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

The image shows a young woman seated from the waist up. She has brown hair, soft facial features, and wears a light blue dress. A fabric fan is near her elbow. The background features a blue lamp with a pink shade on a table, along with a teacup and milk jug. The setting is a vibrant, pastel-colored room with decorative walls.

Mary Cassatt