Mary Cassatt, After the Bath, 1901, pastel, Gift of J.H. Wade, 1920, Cleveland Museum of Art, Ohio
Title: After the Bath, 1901
Artist: Mary Cassatt (1844-1926)
The red-haired baby is the center of attention of this trio, tenderly supported by a loving mother while an older sister playfully holds onto her sibling’s chubby wrist. For After the Bath by American Impressionist Mary Cassatt is a tribute to family harmony expressed through a combination of facial expressions, bonding gestures, and an understanding of human relationships. A scene also enhanced by the use of pastel, often considered Cassatt’s favorite medium:from the vibrant orange dress to the flesh tones and hair textures of the models to the distinctive green of the background.
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