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Mary Cassatt, the only American invited to exhibit with the French Impressionists, was a master of capturing modern women with bold, graphic styles. Here, a figure sits with a gigantic, floppy black hat that dominates the composition, her gaze direct and unbothered as she looks over her shoulder. The scratchy, energetic lines of the drypoint technique create a rich, dark texture for her jacket, while her skirt is rendered in loose, flowing strokes that suggest movement. This piece reflects her deep fascination with Japanese woodblock prints, which inspired her to experiment with unconventional cropping and strong outlines during the 1890s.
- Technique
- Drypoint and aquatint
- Material
- ink on paper
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