Portrait of Mme Cortier (1874)
Technique: Giclée quality print
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Encounter the dignified elegance and insightful artistry in Mary Cassatt's "Portrait of Mme Cortier," painted in 1874. This captivating portrait showcases Cassatt’s extraordinary skill in capturing both the personality and the subtle nuances of her subject through her brush. The work features an elderly woman, Mme Cortier, depicted with a gentle smile and sparkling eyes that seem to reflect a lifetime of experiences. Her expression exudes warmth and approachability, attributes masterfully rendered by Cassatt’s delicate yet confident strokes.Mme Cortier is adorned in a classic dark dress, skillfully detailed to reveal textures that suggest softness and depth. The light captures her silvery hair and softly illuminates her face, enhancing her wise and pleasant expression. Notable too are her earrings, simple yet elegant, adding a touch of grace to her overall appearance.This painting not only illustrates Cassatt's deftness in portraiture but also evokes the era’s social and cultural atmosphere. It invites viewers into a moment of quiet contemplation with Mme Cortier, offering a glimpse into the refined aspects of 19th-century life.
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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.