During Carnival 1872

"During Carnival" (1872) by Mary Cassatt depicts two women, one with a yellow headscarf, the other with her arm resting on the first woman's shoulder. The woman in the headscarf is wearing a red and white dress, while the other woman wears a white blouse, indicating the subject of the painting to be everyday people in a social setting. The painting captures a moment of intimacy and connection between the two women, highlighting Cassatt’s interest in the lives of women and their social interactions.