Reine and Margot Seated on a Sofa (c. 1902)
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Artist: Mary CassattYear: Circa 1902This evocative piece by Mary Cassatt, titled "Reine and Margot Seated on a Sofa," captures a tender moment of intimacy and affection shared between a mother and her daughter. The artwork, rendered in delicate yet confident strokes, depicts the two figures seated closely together on a sofa.In the composition, the mother, positioned in a relaxed, slouching posture, envelops her child, Margot, with an air of protective comfort. Her gaze is tender, directed affectionately toward the child, who in turn looks upwards, reflecting a sense of trust and security. The young girl, Margot, sits comfortably on her mother Reine's lap, her posture relaxed and natural, embodying the ease and safety found in her mother's embrace.Cassatt’s skill in utilizing soft, sketch-like lines to form the figures adds a sense of immediacy and intimacy to the scene. The background remains understated and sketchy, ensuring the viewer's focus remains on the figures and their emotional connection. This artwork not only highlights Cassatt's mastery over capturing familial bonds on canvas, but also her ability to convey deep emotional currents in seemingly everyday scenes.
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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.