Child In Green Coat
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The painting titled "Child in Green Coat" by Mary Cassatt showcases a young child elegantly dressed. The child wears a large white hat adorned with what appears to be floral ornamentation, hinting at a soft, serene ambiance typical of Cassatt's work. The green coat envelops the child, detailed with light, almost feathery brush strokes that give it a gentle texture. The big, fluffy white scarf around the child's neck adds a touch of innocence and vulnerability.The child's face is painted with a tender realism; the rosy cheeks and gleaming eyes convey a sense of liveliness and gentle curiosity about the world. Cassatt's skill in capturing the essence of childhood and the beauty of everyday family life is well represented in this portrait through her use of light, color, and texture that beautifully melds warmth and realism. The soft background provides a neutral contrast that further highlights the figure of the child, making it a focal point of the work. Mary Cassatt, often known for her sensitive portrayals of mothers and children, brings a heartfelt intimacy to her subjects, as seen in this painting.
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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.