The Corner of the Sofa, No. 3 c. 1880

"The Corner of the Sofa, No. 3" (c. 1880) is an etching by American Impressionist Mary Cassatt, currently housed at the Art Institute of Chicago. Cassatt, known for her depictions of women and children, captures a woman seated in a domestic setting, likely a drawing room. The composition is intimate and focused on the figure's posture, with the sofa, her hat, and her gloved hand serving as visual anchors. Cassatt's use of etching allows for a subtle play of light and shadow, highlighting the soft lines of the woman's form and the textures of her clothing.