Woman Reading 1879

marycassatt

Joslyn Art Museum,Omaha, NE, US

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Mary Cassatt's "Woman Reading" (1879) is a fine example of Impressionism. The painting depicts a woman in a soft, loose white garment and a pink bonnet, seated in a plush green armchair. Her posture suggests relaxed focus as she reads, capturing a moment of quiet domesticity. The soft brushstrokes and light palette are characteristic of Cassatt's work and exemplify the Impressionist style. This painting is housed at the Joslyn Art Museum in Omaha, Nebraska.