Spanish Dancer Wearing a Lace Mantilla by Mary Cassatt

Spanish Dancer Wearing a Lace Mantilla 1873

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Mary Cassatt's "Spanish Dancer Wearing a Lace Mantilla" (1873) captures the elegance of a Spanish dancer in a delicate portrait. The woman, shrouded in a lacy mantilla, holds a fan, a symbol of grace and femininity. Cassatt's brushstrokes bring the intricate details of the lace and the woman's soft features to life, portraying a sense of quiet poise and refined beauty. The painting exemplifies Cassatt's early fascination with the figure and her developing Impressionist style.

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