Woman Bathing
1890-1891
Mary Cassatt was so inspired by Japanese woodblock prints she saw in Paris in 1890 that she created a series of ten color prints focusing on women's private lives. This scene captures a quiet moment of washing up, avoiding the formal poses typical of the time. Notice the bold green and pink stripes of the skirt and the high, cropped angle—it feels like a candid snapshot, blending Impressionist light with Japanese composition to elevate everyday domestic chores into high art.
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