Peasant Mother and Child c. 1894

"Peasant Mother and Child" is a drypoint etching by Mary Cassatt created in 1894. The work depicts a mother, seated and gazing down at her child, who is standing upright and looking away from the viewer. The soft, muted tones of the print, characteristic of Cassatt's style, emphasize the tenderness of the moment, creating a sense of intimacy between the mother and child. Cassatt was a key figure in the Impressionist movement, known for her depictions of women and children in domestic settings. This work exemplifies her interest in exploring the emotional bonds and quiet moments shared between mothers and their offspring.