In The Loge 1878

Mary Cassatt's "In the Loge" (1878) depicts a woman in a dark dress and hat, sitting in an opera box and using opera glasses. The scene is rendered in a Impressionistic style, with loose brushstrokes and a focus on capturing the atmosphere and light. The woman's posture and the way she holds the opera glasses suggests she is absorbed in the performance, highlighting Cassatt's interest in portraying women engaged in everyday activities. Cassatt's paintings often depict the private lives of women, and this work exemplifies her focus on depicting the social lives of women in late 19th-century France.