In the Opera Box, No. 3 1880

"In the Opera Box, No. 3" is a drypoint etching by American artist Mary Cassatt, created in 1880 and currently located in The Art Institute of Chicago. Cassatt, known for her depictions of women in intimate settings, captures a woman in an opera box holding a fan, her face partially obscured, highlighting her elegant attire. The composition's focus on the woman's profile and the play of light and shadow create a sense of mystery and intimacy, characteristic of Cassatt's later work.