The Boating Party – (Mary Stevenson Cassatt) Previous Next


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Style: Impressionism

Topic: Mothers Boats Entertainment

Date: 1894

Size: 90 x 118 cm

Technique: Oil On Canvas

Are you looking for a masterpiece that captures the essence of impressionism and the intimate bond between mothers and children? Look no further than The Boating Party by Mary Stevenson Cassatt. This oil on canvas painting, completed in 1894, is a stunning example of Cassatt's ability to depict movement, light, and design in the most modern sense.

A Closer Look at The Boating Party

The Boating Party measures 90 x 118 cm and features three people on a boat. The woman and baby both have pale skin, while the man wears midnight-blue shoes, pants, jacket, and soft, floppy cap. Cassatt often created images of the social and private lives of women, with particular emphasis on the intimate bonds between mothers and children. This painting is no exception, as it showcases the tender moment between a mother and her child in a unique and captivating way.

The Legacy of Mary Stevenson Cassatt

Mary Stevenson Cassatt was an American painter and printmaker who lived much of her adult life in France. She befriended Edgar Degas and exhibited with the Impressionists, becoming one of "les trois grandes dames" (the three great ladies) of Impressionism alongside Marie Bracquemond and Berthe Morisot. Cassatt's work is celebrated for its modernity, innovation, and emotional depth.

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