Mary Cassat’s Girl In The Blue Chair

Rather than share a whole bunch of great paintings from one museum in one post, I decided to share some of the highlights of my museum extravaganza (this past August in Washington DC and NYC) in shorter posts in order to really give credit where credit is due, and to enable us to focus in on several works at a time. Introducing this fabulous painting by American impressionist Mary Cassat (1844-1926) Girl in A Blue Armchair, 1878. Really truly a special painting, and just love the juxtaposition of the girl’s tight rendering versus the loose brushstrokes on the armchair and blanket. Truly stunning, hope you are inspired to take a chance with creativity, Mary Cassat certainly did! Enjoy!

While I haven’t read any critique on this painting, certainly the girl’s informal pose is quite daring for 1878, when portraits were of course quite formal.

Ah yes, and here is another Mary Cassatt, The Boating Party, 1893/94. I can see she loved blue, as I do too! More paintings to come, stay tuned!