Mother’s Kiss (1890-1891)
Technique: Giclée quality print
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Mary Cassatt, celebrated for her poignant portrayals of maternal affection and female introspection, presents a tender moment in "Mother’s Kiss." This exquisite painting captures the intimate bond between a mother and her child through Cassatt's delicate and masterful handling of line and composition.The artwork showcases a young mother as she gently embraces her naked toddler. The child, perched comfortably on the mother's lap, wraps his small arms around her, planting a kiss on her lips. The mother, with her hair swept back into a soft bun, leans in to reciprocate the affectionate gesture. Her expression is one of deep love and gentle care, characteristics that resonate throughout Cassatt’s body of work. The simplicity of the background and the soft floral pattern on the mother's dress further accentuate the central figures, focusing the viewer’s attention on the purity and depth of the emotional exchange."Mother’s Kiss" exemplifies Cassatt's ability to convey profound narratives through subtle interactions. It invites viewers into a private moment, reflecting universal themes of love, nurturance, and the timeless bond between a mother and her child.
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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.