Maternal Caress 1896

Mary Cassatt's *Maternal Caress* (1896) depicts a mother and her child in a tender embrace. This Impressionist painting, now in the collection of the Philadelphia Museum of Art, showcases Cassatt's signature style: loose brushstrokes, a focus on intimate domestic scenes, and a sensitive portrayal of the mother-child bond. The painting captures a moment of quiet affection between the two figures, the child's hand resting gently on the mother's cheek, their gazes locked in a silent conversation. Cassatt's portrayal of motherhood is a testament to her enduring legacy as a pioneer of feminist art.