Gathering Fruit c. 1893

"Gathering Fruit" (c. 1893) is a color lithograph by Mary Cassatt, an American Impressionist artist known for her depictions of women and children. The artwork features a woman on a ladder, reaching for fruit on a tree while a woman and her young child watch from below. The use of bold colors and loose brushstrokes creates a sense of movement and light, characteristic of Impressionism. This piece captures the intimate moments of everyday life, reflecting Cassatt's interest in portraying the bonds between mothers and children.