Lydia che fa il crochet nel giardino di Marly
1880
Mary Cassatt captured her sister Lydia in a rare moment of quiet concentration, sitting amidst the lush, dappled sunlight of a garden in Marly. Dressed in a striking blue gown and an enormous, floppy white bonnet, Lydia is completely absorbed in her crocheting, oblivious to the vibrant greenery and deep purple bushes surrounding her. Cassatt, an American who became a key player in the French Impressionist movement, used loose, energetic brushstrokes to bring the scene to life, showing how light dances across fabric and foliage. It’s a beautiful, intimate glimpse into the everyday lives of women in the 19th century, far away from the bustling city streets of Paris.
- Technique
- Oil on canvas
Location: National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.