Girl's Head Green Background by Mary Cassatt

Girl's Head Green Background 

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portrait

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abstract painting

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head

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face

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possibly oil pastel

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oil painting

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fluid art

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child

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acrylic on canvas

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underpainting

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painting painterly

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watercolour bleed

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watercolour illustration

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watercolor

"Girl's Head Green Background" is a watercolor painting by American Impressionist Mary Cassatt, known for her depictions of mothers and children. This work, likely created sometime between 1844 and 1926, showcases Cassatt's signature style, characterized by loose brushstrokes and a focus on capturing the fleeting moments of everyday life. The girl's head is rendered in a soft, delicate manner, with a hint of melancholy in her expression, emphasizing the theme of motherhood prevalent in Cassatt's art. The green background, reminiscent of a garden or natural setting, adds to the painting's tranquility and creates a sense of intimacy. The artwork's intimate scale and its focus on a single subject contributes to its captivating simplicity, making it a beloved piece among Cassatt's admirers.

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