The Caress by Mary Cassatt. A seated woman in a green dress holds a small nude child on her lap while a young blonde girl kisses the child's cheek.

The Caress

Mary Cassatt

1902 · Oil Paint, Canvas

A tender Impressionist scene by Mary Cassatt depicting a quiet moment of maternal affection and childhood innocence.

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Where it works

A measured, grounding piece in walnut and cognac tones — asks little of the space around it.

Often works in
Living Room · Bedroom · Guest Room
Placement
Works well as a centered vertical note
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Best with clear wall contrast
Color notes
Rich brown, Charcoal black, Terracotta clay

About the piece

Painted in 1902, this intimate oil study by American Impressionist Mary Cassatt captures a characteristic 'mother and child' moment. The work features a woman in a luminous emerald green dress, her gaze soft as she supports a young child, while a second child leans in for a gentle caress. The palette is a sophisticated blend of warm flesh tones, rich greens, and deep purples.

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