Sketch for 'Francoise in a Round Backed Chair, Reading' or 'A Girl in Pink' 1908

This 1908 sketch by Mary Cassatt, titled 'Sketch for 'Francoise in a Round Backed Chair, Reading' or 'A Girl in Pink', is a preliminary study for a larger, more finished work. The painting captures a young girl, likely Cassatt's niece, in a moment of quiet contemplation. The loose brushstrokes and unfinished details of the sketch give a sense of immediacy and spontaneity, characteristic of Impressionist style. While a finished version of this composition exists, this sketch provides insight into Cassatt's artistic process, demonstrating her use of light and color to evoke a sense of warmth and intimacy.