Head of Julie, Looking Down 1909

This pastel drawing, *Head of Julie, Looking Down,* was created in 1909 by American Impressionist painter Mary Cassatt. The portrait features a young girl, possibly Julie, who is depicted in profile with her head slightly tilted down and eyes closed. Cassatt’s use of pastel creates a soft, delicate impression of her subject, highlighting the delicate features of the girl’s face and hair. The composition is simple and intimate, capturing a moment of quiet contemplation. The work exemplifies Cassatt’s focus on motherhood, childhood, and women’s domestic lives.