Sleepy Baby
Technique: Giclée quality print
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"Sleepy Baby" by Mary Cassatt is a tender depiction of a mother and child, capturing a moment of intimate, everyday life. The mother, shown in profile with a loving expression, holds her sleeping baby close to her chest. The baby appears content and peaceful in the embrace, suggesting a universal theme of maternal care and affection.The painting is rich in texture, employing soft brush strokes and a pastel palette that emphasizes the warmth and tranquility of the scene. Cassatt's use of light and shadow adds depth to the mother's attire and highlights the delicate forms of both mother and child. The background is subdued and indistinct, ensuring that the focus remains squarely on the figures, thereby enhancing the emotional connection between them and the viewer.Cassatt, an American artist noted for her role in the Impressionist movement and her insightful portrayals of women and children, often focused on the social and private lives of women. This painting is a beautiful example of her skill in conveying the tender and candid moments of maternal bonding.
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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.