Head of Simone in a Green Bonnet with Wavy Brim (No. 2) (c.1904)

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Mary Cassatt's "Head of Simone in a Green Bonnet with Wavy Brim (No. 2)" is a tender and intimate portrait that showcases the artist's deft handling of pastels and sensitivity toward her subjects. Created around 1904, this piece beautifully captures the innocence and delicate features of a young child, presumed to be named Simone.In this portrait, Cassatt employs soft, vibrant strokes to render the fluffy texture of the child’s garment and the dynamic, wavy brim of the green bonnet, which sweeps dramatically across the composition. The bonnet, with its rich, deep tones, frames the child's face and emphasizes her youthful features and expressive eyes, which gaze directly at the viewer. The background, executed in neutral and unobtrusive tones, ensures that the focus remains solely on the subject, highlighting Cassatt's skill in portraiture and her ability to convey emotional depth and personality through her art.This artwork not only demonstrates Cassatt's expertise in using pastels but also reflects her ongoing interest in the lives and experiences of women and children, a central theme throughout her oeuvre. "Head of Simone in a Green Bonnet with Wavy Brim (No.

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Mary Stevenson Cassatt was an American painter and printmaker. She was born in Allegheny City, Pennsylvania (now part of Pittsburgh’s North Side), but lived much of her adult life in France where she befriended Edgar Degas and exhibited with the Impressionists. Cassatt often created images of the social and private lives of women, with particular emphasis on the intimate bonds between mothers and children.

She was described by Gustave Geffroy as one of "les trois grandes dames" (the three great ladies) of Impressionism alongside Marie Bracquemond and Berthe Morisot.In 1879, Diego Martelli compared her to Degas, as they both sought to depict movement, light, and design in the most modern sense.