Nannies with a Child

Französische Grafik 1903–1929, 1917

This is a painting of a garden scene with trees and greenery. The painting depicts a tranquil garden setting, where two large trees dominate the scene, with one having a dense green top and the other showing more branches. Between the trees, there is lush green vegetation, some tall plants or shrubs. In the foreground, there is a bench-like shape. This is in the style of Mary Cassatt. The artwork uses soft lines and a pastel color palette, giving it an impressionistic quality that focuses on capturing the leisurely and serene atmosphere of the garden space.
Artist
Französische Grafik 1903–1929
Date
1917
Type
Drawing
Medium
watercolor and black chalk on wove paper
Dimensions
22.5 × 16 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

This is a painting of a garden scene with trees and greenery. The painting depicts a tranquil garden setting, where two large trees dominate the scene, with one having a dense green top and the other showing more branches. Between the trees, there is lush green vegetation, some tall plants or shrubs. In the foreground, there is a bench-like shape. This is in the style of Mary Cassatt. The artwork uses soft lines and a pastel color palette, giving it an impressionistic quality that focuses on capturing the leisurely and serene atmosphere of the garden space.

Französische Grafik 1903–1929