Skipping Rope

Amerikanische Grafik 1893–1901, 1892/1895

This is a painting of a group of young figures skipping rope. The scene shows several figures joyfully engaged in a game of jump rope. Two figures are turning the rope while a cluster of figures in the center are jumping. The figures are dressed in period clothing typical of the late 19th to early 20th century. The background features a muted, warm color palette with earthy tones suggesting a brick or cobblestone surface. The painting style emphasizes texture and movement, creating a lively atmosphere. The artwork is in the style of Mary Cassatt.
Artist
Amerikanische Grafik 1893–1901
Date
1892/1895
Type
Print
Medium
color monotype with graphite on thin wove paper
Dimensions
12.7 × 25.4 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

This is a painting of a group of young figures skipping rope. The scene shows several figures joyfully engaged in a game of jump rope. Two figures are turning the rope while a cluster of figures in the center are jumping. The figures are dressed in period clothing typical of the late 19th to early 20th century. The background features a muted, warm color palette with earthy tones suggesting a brick or cobblestone surface. The painting style emphasizes texture and movement, creating a lively atmosphere. The artwork is in the style of Mary Cassatt.

Amerikanische Grafik 1893–1901