Peasant Mother and Child c. 1895

Mary Cassatt's "Peasant Mother and Child" is a color lithograph, a printmaking technique she mastered, created around 1895. The artwork, which is held by the Art Institute of Chicago, depicts a mother cradling her young child in a tender embrace, the intimacy of their moment underscored by their shared gaze and subtle touch. Cassatt's characteristic style, with its soft and flowing lines, is evident in the image's muted palette and the use of light and shadow, which evoke a sense of warmth and domesticity. The subject matter reflects Cassatt's interest in capturing the everyday lives of women and children, a common theme in her works.