Little Girl in a Blue Armchair by Mary Cassatt. A young girl in a white lace dress lounges in a large, vibrant turquoise armchair with a small dog sleeping in an adjacent chair.

Little Girl in a Blue Armchair

Mary Cassatt

1878 · Oil Paint, Canvas

This iconic Impressionist painting captures a candid moment of childhood leisure in a room filled with bold, floral-patterned blue furniture.

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Where it works

A substantial, grounding work in a cooler tonal register — anchors the wall with steady presence.

Often works in
Living Room · Bedroom · Nursery
Placement
Reads best above substantial furniture or an open wall
Walls
Best with clear wall contrast
Color notes
Blue-green, Charcoal black, Soft gray

About the piece

Created in 1878, Mary Cassatt’s 'Little Girl in a Blue Armchair' is a masterpiece of modern composition and domestic intimacy. The painting's vibrant turquoise upholstery and the girl's natural, slumped pose exemplify the Impressionist focus on light and the spontaneity of everyday life, making it a striking statement piece for any interior.

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