Smiling Margot Wearing a Ruffled Bonnet c. 1902

This is a pencil sketch by Mary Cassatt, a prominent American Impressionist artist, depicting her niece Margot in a ruffled bonnet. Dated circa 1902, the drawing captures a young Margot seated in a chair with a sweet smile, her hands clasped in her lap. Cassatt's work is known for its focus on the intimate moments of domestic life, often featuring women and children in soft, delicate brushstrokes. This sketch, while not a finished painting, exhibits Cassatt's mastery of capturing the nuances of childhood innocence and the beauty of everyday life.