Mary Cassatt at the Louvre: The Etruscan Gallery 1879 - 1880

Edgar Degas's "Mary Cassatt at the Louvre: The Etruscan Gallery" (1879-1880) is a monotype depicting Mary Cassatt, a fellow Impressionist artist, viewing Etruscan artifacts in the Louvre. Degas captures the quiet intimacy of Cassatt's focus as she studies the ancient relics, while other figures are blurred in the background. This work is a powerful example of Degas's mastery of monotype, a printing technique that uses a single plate to create a unique, painterly effect. The golden tones and soft lines of the print evoke the atmosphere of the Louvre's galleries, capturing the beauty and wonder of both the art and the viewer.