In the Omnibus (verso)
c. 1891
Mary Cassatt loved capturing the quiet, unposed moments of modern life, and this sketch is a perfect example. It shows a stylish woman in a wide-brimmed hat standing next to a figure holding a baby, likely a study for her famous 'In the Omnibus' series about public transport. As the 'verso' or back side of a sheet, it reveals her quick, gestural hand as she worked out the composition. Cassatt was fascinated by the bond between mothers and children, turning everyday scenes like a bus ride into high art.
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