In the Omnibus (1890-1891)

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"In the Omnibus," created by the renowned American painter Mary Cassatt between 1890 and 1891, showcases Cassatt's unique ability to capture the subtleties of social interaction and candid moments in everyday life. The painting belongs to Cassatt's series of works highlighting women's roles in society, and encapsulates a vivid snapshot of public transportation during that era.This engaging color print depicts three women traveling in the enclosed space of an omnibus, with a serene outdoor landscape passing by in the background. The woman on the left, dressed in a rich orange garment accented with a matching hat, looks wistfully out of the window, perhaps lost in thought or simply observing the world outside. Adjacent to her, the central figure holds a small child snugly, the deep blue of her attire contrasting warmly against the child's white ensemble. On the right, another woman, dressed in pink and donning a stylish green and yellow hat, leans forward to engage the child and its caretaker, establishing a scene of intimate and familiar interaction.Besides being a visual narrative on women's social interactions of the time, Cassatt's work also resonates on a technical level. She uses a blend of soft pastel tones juxtaposed with more vibrant colors to draw attention to the main subjects, crafting a composition that feels both immediate and engaging. "In the Omnibus" offers a window into the quiet, unspoken bonds and dynamics among women in the public sphere, framed within the everyday yet poignant setting of a city bus ride.

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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.