Louise Nursing Her Child 1899

Mary Cassatt's 1899 drypoint etching, "Louise Nursing Her Child," depicts a mother, likely the artist's sister, Louise, tenderly feeding her infant child. The delicate lines and soft shading characteristic of Cassatt's style create an intimate and moving portrait. The composition, centered on the mother and child, emphasizes the bond between them and the quiet joy of motherhood, a theme Cassatt often explored in her work. "Louise Nursing Her Child" is a poignant and beautiful example of Cassatt's Impressionist style and her dedication to portraying the everyday lives of women.