Automne, portrait de Lydia Cassatt 1880

"Automne, portrait de Lydia Cassatt" is an oil painting created in 1880 by American artist Mary Cassatt, renowned for her depictions of women and children. This work captures Lydia Cassatt, likely a family member, seated outdoors in an autumnal setting. The loose brushstrokes and Impressionistic style create a sense of fleeting moments and atmospheric light, characteristic of Cassatt's artistic approach. The painting's composition emphasizes the figure of Lydia against a backdrop of blurred foliage, suggesting a connection between the subject and the surrounding natural world.