Eddy Cassatt
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This painting, titled "Eddy Cassatt," is a charming and expressive work by Mary Cassatt, an American painter noted for her contributions to the Impressionist movement. In the painting, we see a young child portrayed in a rich, red velvet suit that includes a sash around the waist and detailed lace at the collar and cuffs. The child also wears a dark, wide-brimmed hat adorned with a red ribbon that complements the outfit.Standing alongside the child is a small, shaggy dog, which the child holds securely on a leash. The interaction seems gentle, showing a moment of companionship between the child and the pet. They stand against a muted, nondescript background that subtly directs all focus onto the figures themselves.The expressiveness of the child's face and the careful attention to the textures of the clothing and fur of the dog showcase Mary Cassatt’s skill in capturing the essence of her subjects, imbuing them with a sense of life and depth. Notably, the child's solemn face and slightly averted gaze evoke a sense of contemplative innocence, typical of Cassatt's style, which often explores themes of family and childhood with a tender and personal touch.
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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.