The Coiffure (1891)

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Mary Cassatt's 1891 work, "The Coiffure," exemplifies her unique approach to exploring moments of everyday intimacy and the subtle intricacies of female life. The drawing captures the private ritual of a woman arranging her hair, a daily act that Cassatt elevates to a subject worthy of artistic consideration. Using soft yet deliberate lines, Cassatt sketches the figure of a woman delicately holding up her hair, while her reflection is mirrored by another figure seen from the back, suggesting the continuation of her movement and possibly another moment in time or a different perspective of the same action.This piece, although seemingly simple in its subject matter, reveals Cassatt’s keen eye for composition and form, as well as her ability to convey depth and emotion through minimalistic style. The use of light and shadow, accomplished through varied line weights, enhances the three-dimensionality of the figures and enlivens the texture of the fabric and flesh."The Coiffure" not only highlights Cassatt’s mastery over the medium of drawing but also serves as a testament to her dedication to portraying women’s lives with both realism and dignity.

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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.