La musique 1874

"La Musique" is an oil painting created in 1874 by American Impressionist artist Mary Cassatt, known for her depictions of women and children. This painting showcases a young woman with red hair, adorned with a pearl necklace, playing a stringed instrument. A woman in a white dress stands behind her, seeming to guide her with a sheet of music, while a bearded man observes the scene. Cassatt's work is characterized by intimate and candid portrayals of domestic life, often emphasizing the emotions and experiences of women.