Smiling Margot Wearing a Ruffled Bonnet (c. 1902)

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Artist: Mary CassattDate: c. 1902Mary Cassatt's exquisite drawing, "Smiling Margot Wearing a Ruffled Bonnet," captures the tender essence of childhood through the artist's deft and sensitive handling of charcoal. Created around 1902, this artwork features a young girl named Margot, poised gently in a richly upholstered chair, her face framed by a voluminous bonnet with delicate ruffles. Cassatt, an American painter and printmaker who spent much of her career in France, is renowned for her intimate and compassionate portrayals of women and children.In this drawing, Cassatt has beautifully rendered Margot’s engaging smile and bright eyes, which convey a sense of innocence and curiosity. The artist's use of soft shading and loose, confident strokes emphasizes the texture of the fabric and the softness of the child’s skin, creating a palpable sense of warmth and life. The sketch-like quality of this piece invites viewers to glimpse the artist's creative process, highlighting Cassatt’s mastery in capturing the fleeting moments of everyday life."Smiling Margot Wearing a Ruffled Bonnet" not only reflects Cassatt's focus on the private and serene moments of domestic life but also underscores her ability to depict the depth of personality and emotion of her subjects.

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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.