Girl with a Banjo 1894

marycassatt

Private Collection

abstract painting

impressionist painting style

possibly oil pastel

oil painting

fluid art

acrylic on canvas

underpainting

painting painterly

portrait art

expressionist

"Girl with a Banjo" (1894) by Mary Cassatt depicts a young woman in a soft pink dress, her dark hair pulled back in a ponytail. The painting captures a moment of quiet contemplation as the girl sits and plays the banjo, her face tilted in concentration. Cassatt, known for her depictions of women and children, frequently utilized pastels in her work, as she does here, creating a soft, ethereal quality. The artwork is a testament to the artist's talent for capturing the beauty of everyday life.