Lydia and Her Mother at Tea 1882

"Lydia and Her Mother at Tea" is a drypoint etching by American Impressionist painter Mary Cassatt, created in 1882. The print captures a tender moment between a mother and daughter, likely Cassatt’s niece and sister, as they share tea. Cassatt's use of cross-hatching and stippling adds texture and depth to the composition, conveying the intimacy of the scene. Cassatt was known for her depictions of domestic life and the special bonds between women, and "Lydia and Her Mother at Tea" exemplifies these themes.