Women Admiring A Child 1897

Mary Cassatt's pastel painting, "Women Admiring A Child," created in 1897, portrays a tender moment between three women and a young child. The soft, pastel hues and the intimate composition evoke a sense of warmth and domesticity, characteristic of Cassatt's work. The painting showcases the artist's mastery of capturing the subtle nuances of human interaction, particularly between mothers and children, a recurring theme in her art. The work is often interpreted as a celebration of motherhood and the bonds of family.