Portrait Of Mrs. Cyrus J. Lawrence With Her Grandson R. Lawrence Oakley
Technique: Giclée quality print
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This painting by Mary Cassatt, titled "Portrait of Mrs. Cyrus J. Lawrence with Her Grandson R. Lawrence Oakley," depicts an intimate and tender moment between a grandmother and her grandson. The elderly Mrs. Lawrence is seated, wearing a black dress with a white blouse and an elegant brooch at her neck. Her hair is neatly styled under a soft, white lace cap. She appears serene and composed.The young boy, her grandson, stands behind her, gently resting his arms upon her shoulders. His expression conveys affection and a quiet attentiveness. He is dressed in a simple collar shirt, closely cropped at his reddish hair, suggesting the informal yet intimate setting of home or family gathering.Cassatt’s use of pastel colors and her ability to capture the light softly illuminating their faces adds a warm, luminous quality that enhances the emotional depth of the portrait. The technique also underscores the closeness and affectionate bond shared between the two, highlighting Cassatt’s skill in portraying intimate family moments. Mary Cassatt is known for her insightful depictions of children and women, emphasizing the subtle dynamics of personal relationships, which she vividly captures in this artwork.
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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.