Autumn, Portrait of Lydia Cassatt by Mary Cassatt. An Impressionist portrait of a woman in profile wearing a dark hat and a warm, patterned shawl, seated on a green park bench against autumn foliage.

Autumn, Portrait of Lydia Cassatt

Mary Cassatt

1880 · Oil Paint, Canvas

A warm, painterly Impressionist portrait of the artist's sister set against a vibrant autumnal backdrop.

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Where it works

A quiet, grounding work in a warmer tonal register — sits quietly within a room.

Often works in
Living Room · Study · Bedroom
Placement
Reads naturally where the wall has more height than width
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Benefits from light or mid-tone surroundings
Color notes
Charcoal black, Rich brown, Soft gray

About the piece

Painted by Mary Cassatt in 1880, this Impressionist work depicts the artist's sister, Lydia, seated in a garden. The painting captures the crisp atmosphere of autumn through bold, confident brushwork and a sophisticated palette of ochre, burnt orange, and deep blacks.

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