The Letter (1890-1891)

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On display at our gallery is the captivating work "The Letter" by the illustrious American painter Mary Cassatt, created during 1890-1891. This piece stands out as a striking example of Cassatt’s profound ability to capture intimate, quiet moments of daily life with a touch of poignant emotion."The Letter" features a woman absorbed in the act of reading a letter. Her pose is one of deep concentration, which suggests the importance or impact of the message she is reading. Clad in a richly patterned blue robe, the subject sits against a backdrop of delicately floral wallpaper, adding a layer of domestic elegance to the scene. The blue of the robe is vivid, drawing the viewer’s eye to the central figure and enhancing the sense of personal engagement with the letter.This painting is an exquisite representation of Cassatt’s interest in the lives and private moments of women, showcasing her skill in using color and composition to convey depth and emotion.

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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.