Mary Cassatt (1844-1926) was an American painter known for her portraits, genre scenes, and depictions of mother-child relationships. She is considered one of the leading artists of the Impressionist movement, which emerged in France in the late 19th century.
Mary Cassatt (1844-1926) was an American painter known for her portraits, genre scenes, and depictions of mother-child relationships. She is considered one of the leading artists of the Impressionist movement, which emerged in France in the late 19th century.
Cassatt grew up in a wealthy family in Pennsylvania and studied art in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and Paris, France. In Paris, she met Edgar Degas and other Impressionist artists, and she soon became associated with the movement. Cassatt's paintings often depict women and children in everyday settings, and she is especially renowned for her portrayals of mothers and their children.
"Woman with a Sunflower" depicts a woman with a sunflower, larger than the woman’s face, affixed to her dress near her left shoulder holding a child sitting in her lap. The woman is shown in profile, with her face turned away from the viewer. Her dress is a soft shade of blue, and she wears a hat with a large brim. "Woman with a Sunflower" is considered one of Cassatt's most popular and enduring works, and it is held in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. The painting has been interpreted in many ways, but it is generally regarded as a celebration of beauty and femininity, as well as a tribute to the natural world.
Sunflowers have been used as a symbol in art and literature for centuries, and they are often associated with themes of warmth, happiness, loyalty, and longevity. Sunflowers are often seen as a symbol of the sun and its life-giving energy. This makes them a symbol of warmth, happiness, and light. The vibrant yellow color of sunflowers is associated with joy, happiness, and optimism. Sunflowers are also associated with longevity and endurance, as they have a long blooming period and are able to survive in a variety of conditions.
Image : Mary Cassatt, Woman with a Sunflower, c. 1905. National Gallery of Art Washington D.C.
Anna Melnykova, "Palace of Labor (palats praci), architector I. Pretro, 1916", shot with analog Canon camera, 35 mm Fuji film in March 2022.
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