The Mandolin Player c. 1889

"The Mandolin Player" is a drypoint etching created by American Impressionist Mary Cassatt around 1889. The artwork depicts a woman seated and playing a mandolin, rendered in a loose and expressive style typical of Cassatt's work. Cassatt was known for her depictions of women and children in domestic settings, often capturing intimate moments of everyday life. This print, now in the collection of the Art Institute of Chicago, is a testament to Cassatt's mastery of line and her ability to convey a sense of quiet contemplation and personal reflection.